Jessica Odom told news outlets that she attempted to de-escalate the situation at the Birmingham braiding salon.

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Aside from being a two-time Grammy Award-winning artist and a talented singer-songwriter, another captivating aspect of Tems is her beautiful makeup, fashion, and hairstyle choices. Tems’s most recent ...

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Five years ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked a rallying cry for change, with arts groups vowing to diversify their staffs and boards. A recent WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times survey takes measure of ...

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make sure you’re looking your best before family and friends gather for the holidays. A fresh cut can go a long way in helping you ...

When Fathia Fasasi (SOH ’27), the resident director of Black House—a residential space and cultural hub for Black students—came to Georgetown, she was surprised at the lack of spaces on campus and in ...

Here's how a year without braids helped one writer recover from traction alopecia and find healthy protective styles.

Black professionals have long faced a personal dilemma to either wear their hair naturally to show cultural pride or alter it ...