Bariq Fluellen, who has been a firefighter for more than a decade, filed a racial discrimination complaint Wednesday with the ...

From pixie cuts to sisterlocks, 6 ESSENCE Editors share the hairstyles they’ll be wearing to New Orleans. Pixie cuts, ...

Protective styles are the most popular for long-lasting hairstyles for black hair. They not only reduce breakage and ...

Mastering at-home protective styling is both empowering and practical. Here are five protective styles you can do at home.

The law removes unjust barriers in school and employment to ensure people aren't denied an opportunity because of the texture or style of their hair.

The law removes unjust barriers in school and employment to ensure people aren't denied an opportunity because of the texture or style of their hair.

One critic, TV personality Giuliana Rancic, made an ignorant comment that went viral and made everyone come to the aid and defense of 18-year old actress Zendaya Coleman, who was wearing an impressive ...

Evanston recognizes the CROWN Act, aiming to combat race-based hair discrimination in workplaces, schools, and public spaces.

The multidisciplinary artist's long-running project, A Statement of Pride, is a striking, nostalgic homage to the reclamation ...

“I always dreamed of having a peacock chair just because it’s so ingrained in Black culture,” said Amanda Wicks, seated, with ...

Veteran Philadelphia firefighter Bariq Fluellen said he has endured comments like “Rapunzel,” “Hairy” and has received boos ...