It’s hard to state the cultural and historical legacy of braids. It is a hairstyle that goes back to antiquity. 3500 BC to be exact. The tradition of braiding began in Africa. Styles were used to ...

When I see a white woman on the street with braids I think two things: “Interesting” and “She must have a Black man.” It’s really only when we’re talking about a feature in a magazine or fashion ...

Michelle Obama avoided braids in the White House to prevent her hair from becoming a political distraction. Today, she uses her hairstyle to challenge outdated norms and embrace cultural identity. Her ...

Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Fashion Show is receiving heavy criticism and backlash over cultural appropriation. The premiere of the long-awaited third annual lingerie fashion show from Rihanna made its ...

"I lift a beautiful @MichelleObama in braids, which means a lot to Black girls & women," Adjoa B. Asamoah, an advisor to President Joe Biden, said in a tweet Wednesday Shafiq Najib is a former ...

On Wednesday, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama returned to the White House to unveil their official portraits. Fans of Michelle Obama were quick to praise her ...

It is easy for urbanites to understand and sympathize with Michelle Obama who refused to wear braids in the White House. During her eight-year tenure as the first lady with husband Barack Obama from ...