Black women's hair: A story of culture, health and empowerment
TV and Black Girl Rising, Inc. convened a roundtable of Black women to discuss the complex relationship between hair, culture and health.
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Synthetic Braiding Hair Could Be Harming Black Women & We Deserve Answers
Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer technology (the manufacture of materials such as plastics, paints, rubber, ...
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For ALL Women and Girls: Lúcia Xavier on feminism, racism, and Black women’s resistance in Brazil
Lúcia Xavier is a Brazilian social worker and activist who founded the feminist and anti-racist NGO, Criola in Rio de Janeiro, which has worked with Black women since 1992. Her work intersects with ...
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Everything to Know about French Braids for Black Girls
From cornrows to box braids, each style tells a unique story. Among these, the French braid have risen in popularity for Black girls. This is not only for its elegance and versatility, but also for ...
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The Kissing Case: Two Black Boys Were Beaten And Jailed After A White Girl’s Kiss—More Than 65 Years Later, The Impact Remains
two Black children, nine-year-old James Hanover Thompson and his eight-year-old friend David “Fuzzy” Simpson, were playing with a group of white boys and girls in the yard next to one of the ...