Braids have long been an integral part of Black girl culture, serving not only as a stylistic expression of self or protective alternative, but also as a rich cultural homage. The style has ...

When one group of Israeli captives were released from Gaza in January, they had braids in their hair ... The next day, I received photos and phone calls and text messages from girls in Israel and in ...

Defending the Maryland teacher for allowing his students to take down his braids, Cardi B, who has a young daughter and a ...