Braids have long been among the top go-to protective hairstyles for Black women. They last long enough, they don’t require daily styling, yet they can be as versatile as you desire. Anyone who’s a fan ...

Braids tutorial: Heart and stitch braids ponytail hairstyle This braids tutorial breaks down how to create a heart and stitch braids ponytail step by step. The style blends creative parting with sleek ...

Jaylene Clark Owens, a Philadelphia-based actor and poet, has released her new children’s book, “A Black Girl and Her Braids,” published by Penguin Random House. The book is an extension of her poem ...

Crowds flocked in droves to the Center City Barnes and Noble Sunday, selling out stock of one very special book. Attendees of all ages gathered to participate in a live reading and book signing led by ...

The Southern Black Girls movement heads into 2026 strong, having invested over $1 million in Southern organizations and small businesses. The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium hit a major ...

Tropical Storm Melissa update as "catastrophic" conditions to hit in hours 'Gray Divorce' Is On The Rise, And Relationship Experts Think This Is Why Pentagon accepts anonymous $130 million donation ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ATLANTA (AP) — Before the oppressive summer ...

Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane. But it’s more expensive this year.

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium has unveiled a new funding initiative aimed at strengthening advocacy for one of America’s most overlooked demographics. The “Resistance and Resilience” ...