Porsha Williams Shares The Black-Owned Brands She Loves
When it comes to online shopping, Porsha Williams does her homework. Before buying face wash or a new designer bag, the author, entrepreneur, activist, mother and beloved “Real Housewife of…
African American Musicians in Art Form
African American Musicians in Art Form is the newest exhibit on display at The Williams Academy Museum. source
Hilton Hotel To Host Neo-Confederate Group Conference On Last Day Of Black History Month
Despite concerns from racial justice activists, a North Carolina branch of the Hilton Hotel chain will host a gathering for a group devoted to valorizing the Confederacy — which fought…
Black Hair Defined: Readers Share Their Videos, Photos And Stories
In the weeks since we debuted “Black Hair Defined,” hundreds of readers have responded through email and social media, sharing their own stories of hair triumph, experimentation or discrimination. The…
‘Bad Hair’ And The Black Male Gaze
For the first half of the new horror film “Bad Hair,” writer-director Justin Simien effectively confronts the very real issue of Black hair criminalization. The film follows a young naturalista,…
A Seat At The Table: Culture And Cuisine
Soul food has evolved in American food culture to become classic comfort food that’s being reimagined from its difficult past. Source link
New Harriet Tubman Debit Card Has People Thinking About Wakanda
The nation’s largest Black-owned bank is honoring Harriet Tubman with a debit card, but many people on social media have their doubts. Some suggested it was more of a tribute…
HuffPost Her Stories: Exploring Black Hair And Identity
This is Dominique, back on the newsletter this week — this time from sticky, sweltering Singapore, where the streets have been disquietingly empty as people have battened down the hatches…
What My Hair Taught Me About My Biracial Identity
When I was in kindergarten, my teacher asked my class to draw portraits of ourselves as princes and princesses. I don’t remember this moment, but my mother saved my drawing…
Diana Ross, Beyoncé, Lil’ Kim And The Best Black Hair In Music History
The beauty of Black hair lies in its versatility. From braids and silk presses to locs and Afros, Black musicians and their hairstylists have embraced the variety of styles and…