In 1993, one of us began a prestigious internship at a federal agency. During orientation, a lineup of high-ranking officials, nearly all White, save one person of color, addressed the interns. When ...

Every few trend cycles, the purveyors of modern beauty standards (it girls, the media, and beauty conglomerates) collectively decide that messy hair is having a “moment.” We’re all urged to embrace ...

Dating coach Anwar White sparked an interesting conversation in an Oct. 8 Instagram video, responding to a viral stitch in which a social media user asked why Black women who were formerly with a ...

After seven seasons, Nwodim announced she would be leaving the sketch comedy show ahead of the season 51 premiere. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor The actress and comedian said on Monday’s episode of ...

There's a problem in the job market, but if you don't dig below the surface in the latest monthly employment report, you might not see it. The overall unemployment rate is 4.3% and in the last year it ...

From timeless staples to newer styles that are taking over social feeds, these 10 natural hairstyles every Black woman should know prove that versatility and beauty are always at the heart of Black ...

The “Angry Black Woman” stereotype is a long-standing, deeply rooted caricature that portrays Black women as overly hostile, aggressive, difficult, irrational, or “too strong” in their emotions. It ...

The mammy was never just a caricature — she was a weapon. The joke that was never funny with Black women at the butt of it. Mascots trapped in white kitchens nursing white children. The mammy has ...

Black beauty salons and wholesalers have been hit hard by tariffs Prices of Chinese-made hair extensions have skyrocketed Small beauty businesses are forced to pass costs on to customers PHILADELPHIA/ ...

New research underscores the biases even AI has toward Black women in the workplace. New research reveals the bias artificial intelligence (AI) can show toward Black women’s hairstyles, potentially ...