As you make your summer travel plans, these museums and exhibits dedicated to Black history and culture should be on your ...

"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.

There is a backstory and cultural connection behind African American ... back in the 90s. The dolls’ rich shades of skin color range from dark chocolate to cafe au lait. Their bodies are curvy, tall ...

Black women are starting to pay more for their hair care because of the Trump administration’s tariffs on goods imported from China. Many Black women have hair types and workplace-favored ...

Add bold personality to classic feed-in braids with a splash of vibrant color ... Legends,' Ben Wang is the 1st Asian American new 'Kid' on the block Trump Wins Supreme Court Ruling in Blow ...

From the very first moment, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding ... to a Caucasian American, who Jaja sees as insurance to lead to citizenship and advance her dream of providing a promising future for her ...

Now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse is the play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" by New York-based playwright Jocelyn Bioh. The play opened on Broadway in 2023, and was nominated for six Tony Awards ...

Braids are a part of the tribal customs in Africa. The braid patterns signify the tribe and help to identify the member of the tribe. The cultural significance and roots of braiding can be traced back ...

This time, Turner added another stop on his long day’s journey — the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Turner knelt in prayer and laid a wreath at the entrance of the ...

Taken aback by Florida’s attacks against its new AP African American studies course ... that did not take such a harsh tone as it pushed back against the department’s claims that portions ...

You’re not going to hear the same song five times a day for a month straight,” Penzabene ... it’s about bringing back an important part of history. The founders wanted to create a space for African ...

Today, African American hair braiding styles still carry coded meanings — from fashion statements to political declarations. Each style has roots that stretch back centuries, often adapted but ...