African braids are the holy grail of African women's hair. The qualities of African hair make it possible for African women ...

Are you looking for the best back to school hairstyles for black girls? Check out this article for the most stylish, durable, ...

The myths associated with dreadlocks, especially in the African setting ... Dreadlocks are almost similar to two-strand twist braids but with natural hair. Some of the other famous names are ...

In other African cultures, braids served as a form of identification, as different tribes would adorn their crowns with unique braiding styles to represent their country of origin. The act of ...

But doesn't the history show that braids were popular in Nordic countries centuries ahead of their appearance in Africa? Screaming cultural appropriation when braids date back to ancient Rome ...

Also in Paris, Togolese rower Akoko Komlanvi, pictured on Wednesday, flies the flag in her own way with matching braids and nails in Togo's national colours. MARCO LONGARI/AFP South African opera ...

These are women boasting bold laughs and heavy hearts, who twist and manipulate hair until their fingers swell from the effort. Gloria Oladipo, The Guardian: Make no mistake, Jaja’s African Hair ...

Followers of fashion are heading into the wild this season as style takes on an African twist. Whether it's brightly coloured batik, geometric tribal prints or collections from designers with a ...

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Traditional hoppin’ John is a simple one-pot dish made with dried peas, pork and rice. The first written recipes appeared in Southern cookbooks in the 1840s, though it ...

The Soweto Gospel Choir of South Africa has won three Grammys, performed globally, and sang with Beyonce, Celine Dion, and U2. Their latest album, History of House, reimagines popular dance tracks of ...