O n the eve of Black History Month, Pratt Manhattan Gallery debuted “Black Dress II: Homage,” a ten-year anniversary and expansion of the original exhibition, “Black Dress.

Izina, a Black-owned hair brand based in Burundi, is uplifting the community and African heritage through its loc extensions.

At Jaja's salon, stories are told, dramas unfold, jokes fly, and immaculate hairstyles tower. Tony-nominated Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh delivers us a love letter to the West African ...

But “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” the 90-minute Broadway play by the Ghanaian-American writer Jocelyn Bioh, has one big advantage over the others in the genre. Box braids, to cite just one ...

T Charles Erickson Share For about 75 minutes of its 90-minute running time, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” comes across as a vivaciously amusing workplace comedy and a tribute to ...

Those who went had a chance to participate in one-on-one workshops with skilled hair care professionals and visit with area vendors.

Local cosmetology students said hair braiding is more than just a style; it’s a way to symbolize their past. Genexis Diaz knew from a young age that she wanted to get ...

in Plainfield. Produced by Dragonfly’s Artistic Director Catherine LaMoreaux, with Vicki Cardona joining the production crew, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding aligns with the theater’s mission ...

A new ecosystem of publishers, bookstores, literary magazines and festivals is promoting African writers and changing the stories told about the region. By Abdi Latif Dahir Abdi Latif Dahir ...

Cornrows are an ancient African hairstyle with roots that date back over 5,000 years. The style involves braiding the hair close to the scalp in neat, even rows, often in intricate patterns that ...