The way Black people style their hair carries deep historical and spiritual significance. With so many styles that have served as a form of self-expression, resistance, and empowerment, Black ...

In other words, Afro-Latinos have been part of U.S. history for centuries, but they have not been recognized and are often not part of Black History Month celebrations. That's why we leave you with ...

After months of research, trial and error, Beatrice Njeri developed a process for re-engineering synthetic hair waste into dreadlocks.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tuesday kicks off Afro-Latino Week in the Mid-South, a celebration of the rich and diverse blended culture of African and Latin heritage. The events have been hosted every year ...

Rhonda Pringle, former director of diverse business initiatives for the American City Business Journals, has built a career in media sales and advertising, and is now encouraging more Black women ...

For one day we show them who really holds the power,” said the People’s Union Founder John “J” Schwarz, in a statement sent to the AFRO. “Corporations and banks only care about their ...

The Pontiac, Mich. native opens up to XXL about the controversy surrounding his popular new song "Pink Dreads," doing a joint project with streamer PlaqueBoyMax, the new music he's working on and ...

Aware of the hopes and worries many in the African diaspora share, he has been trying to get more young Afro-Germans involved in politics. While he thinks Germany has "one of the best political ...

This was the case across multiple generations. During our Artists and Afros event, we made a space where Black artists were able to share their work and have a room full of pictures of people who ...

dreads and afros," said Antonio Arthur, a barber at the shop. Arthur used a small object that looked like a tiny tennis racket to style one young customers modest afro. "This style here is called ...