Historically, the Black barber shop has served as the pillar of the community. It was one of two spaces—the church being the other—where Black men gathered to socialize and strategize for ...

The success speaks volumes: participating shops have helped connect ... they feel safe and respected. In black communities, ...

There’s nothing like the feeling of stepping out of the barber shop with a fresh haircut. Whether you’re going in for a mohawk or a flat-top fade, the Black barbershop has long been considered ...

“You still fall asleep,” said Biddle, laughing with her client.

CHICAGO -- Arthur Muhammad has worked in Black barber shops for decades. And he has a clear idea about what the Black barber shop means to the African-American community. "It's probably the freest ...

Her colleague Talisa Mesquitta added: "We want to ensure that the barber shop, as it always has been for black men, remains that safe space. "They know that they can come here and be open and talk ...

Program participants receive mental health awareness training and resources to distribute to customers at their shops ... and Prevention suggested Black barbers can be part of a multipronged ...