Pam Grier, Janet Jackson, Chris Tucker And The Best Black Hair In Film
Black History Month is the perfect time to reflect on memorable Black hair moments on the big screen. Films have long served as a reflection of the beauty and versatility…
A Letter To Black Trans Women About Embracing Our Natural Hair
It is no secret that Black women are the champions of rocking protective hairstyles. Black women are wizards of wig-ology and sorceresses of the sew-in. The innovation and creativity of…
Twitter Users Honor Trayvon Martin On What Would Have Been His 25th Birthday
People on social media honored Trayvon Martin on what would have been his 25th birthday on Wednesday, poignantly vowing that they would “never forget” the 17-year-old high school student who…
Barnes & Noble Cancels Black History Month Covers After Backlash
Major bookseller Barnes & Noble canceled a Black History Month initiative at its flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City after public backlash. The store planned to host an…
Introducing Black Hair Defined | HuffPost
In the United States of America, Black hair is so often seen through a white lens. Several highly publicized incidents over the past few years have shown the extent of…
The 7 Best Worst Black Hairstyles On TV And Film
Yes, all healthy hair is good hair. And for Black History Month, HuffPost is celebrating the beauty and versatility of Black hair. But sometimes it’s important to sit back and…
3 Natural Hair Bloggers Reminisce About The Early Days Of The Movement
Twenty years ago, Patricia Gaines had a terrible hair experience with a chemical relaxer and was left with extremely short hair. For decades, she’d used the “creamy crack” to straighten…
The Williams Sisters, Dennis Rodman And The Best Black Hair In Sports
Hair has long been a way for Black athletes to convey their personality. For those in team sports, hair can be a means to stand out beyond the name on…
Ayanna Pressley’s Twists, Colin Kaepernick’s Fro And The Best Black Hair In Politics
Black hair is political. There’s no way around that. The way Black people style their hair long has been closely associated with our personal pride and the power that we’ve…
How These Black Women Overcame Health-Related Hair Loss
Above: ChaKara Gunn, 30, at Marquette Park in Gary, Indiana, on Jan. 26. When ChaKara Gunn was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in late 2018, it was a complete…