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‘Black don’t crack’– or does it? Top ways to take care of your skin in the new year

by Tashi McQueenDecember 20, 2022December 20, 2022

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com If you’ve ever heard the phrase “Black don’t crack,” you know it refers to the seemingly ageless skin […]

Posted inBUSINESS

Kinkistry ensures ‘no curl is left behind’ by providing 100% virgin hair extensions entirely for natural textures

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterMay 18, 2022May 18, 2022

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com African Americans have long faced discrimination as a result of their hair. School, workplace and U.S. military policies […]

Posted inAfro Briefs

Women Find A Winning Solution in Dealing with Hair Loss

by Special to the AFROMay 9, 2022May 9, 2022

By Sylvia Dunnavant Hines After Actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, one word was echoed around […]

Posted inBUSINESS

Baltimore beautician becomes entrepreneur with launch of beauty supply store

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterApril 24, 2022April 24, 2022

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Although Baltimore native Stacia Dashiell now runs her own beauty supply store, A Beautiful U Beauty Supply, she […]

Posted inBUSINESS

Criminal court judge invents The Hair Shield, helping Black women save money by protecting their extensions

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Dallas County Criminal Court Judge Shequitta Kelly used to be a self-professed penny pincher. Being a single, teenage […]

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U.S. House passes bill to prohibit discrimination based on hair

by Associated PressMarch 20, 2022March 21, 2022

By Farnoush Amiri, The Associated Press Black people who wear hairstyles like Afros, cornrows or tightly coiled twists should not face bias in society, school and the workplace, the U.S. […]

Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Confessions of a Style Fanatic: Simple tips on how to step into the new year

by Special to the AFROJanuary 8, 2022January 8, 2022

By Tonaé Lee Special to the AFRO Happy new year Style Fanatic readers!  We’re heading into another year of great health, wealth and of course, better fashion. Let’s kick off […]

Posted inBUSINESS

Little known tools created by Black geniuses

by Ralph E. Moore Jr.November 20, 2021

By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Did you ever hear of Mark E. West? Dr. James Dean? Garrett A. Morgan? Or Dr. Shirley Jackson? They are each brilliant, Black scientists who […]

Posted inLIFE & STYLE

Shea Radiance fills gap for women of color seeking extra moisture in their skincare products

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterNovember 15, 2021November 15, 2021

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com In the past, Funlayo Alabi and her family consistently struggled to find skin care products that would adequately […]

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Fashion Spa House embodies the importance of self-care

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterNovember 9, 2021

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Cynthia Rumph became a nurse in 1994. In caring for her patients, she witnessed what stress was doing […]

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WaySlay app delivers products to local beauty shops in 15 minutes or less

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterOctober 20, 2021January 25, 2022

Mike James and Ian Grant created the WaySlay app in 2020 to provide on-demand access to beauty supplies. The app partners with local beauty shops to deliver products in as […]

Posted inAfro Briefs

Flex that crown: Wear your natural hair how you want it, when you want it

by Sherri Kolade The Michigan ChronicleAugust 15, 2021January 25, 2022

By Sherri Kolade The Michigan Chronicle With an unshakeable, penetrating stare, a brown-skinned Black woman takes off her glasses, her wavy wig and wig cap. In an Instagram video, she […]

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