"A coworker of mine has beautiful, long, and full sisterlocks. A patient told her that it looked like she had a mop on her ...

Braids have always been more than just a hairstyle for Black women and girls. They’re a significant component to one’s expression. For young Black girls, braids serve as a connection to their heritage ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — American singer, actress and television presenter Dionne Warwick says she enjoys the reception that she gets whenever she performs for her Jamaican audience. The veteran ...

For those seeking a substitute for synthetic braids, Renee recommends another protective style such as box braids using natural ... With his hit song “Dansa,” the Jamaican-born, Miami-based ...

With so many variations, from classic three-strand braids to box braids and cornrows, braiding is both versatile and empowering. Here are the basic techniques to master braiding, helping you create ...

Twenty-five years ago, not long before 9/11, a young Canadian journalist of English and Jamaican origin named ... Moreover, once we braid “race” with “slavery”, “oppression” and ...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley says she is prepared to have her United States (US) visa revoked as she urged Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries to ensure ...

Reggae singer and Jamaican national icon Cocoa Tea has died. He was 65. The singer, born Calvin George Scott, died Tuesday of cardiac arrest in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Malvia Scott, the singer’s ...

I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since around eighth grade. Not only does a fresh set of cornrows, twists, or box braids help ...

Earthy aromatics, grassy herbs, and punchy spices make this street-food staple an icon of Jamaican cuisine. Brigid Washington's version of beef patties features a flaky, curry-laced dough and a ...