Watch: New York woman's afro hairstyle is officially the world's largest

A New York woman's afro is the world's largest -- measuring 6 feet, 2.87 inches in circumference -- and her predecessor ...

The World’s Largest Afro Took Three People to Measure It

On Wednesday, Guinness World Records announced that Ms. Martinez, 29, had officially set a new mark for a woman with an Afro ...

Madam C.J. Walker: First Self-Made Woman Millionaire and Beauty Pioneer

Discover how Madam C.J. Walker built a hair-care empire, becoming the first self-made female millionaire and an influential ...
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The Peculiar Story of ‘Trans-Black Woman’ Rachel Dolezal, 10 Years After Her NAACP Scandal

It's been 10 years since Rachel Dolezal was exposed for pretending to be Black. Now, we're diving deep into the scandal that ...
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Rachel Dolezal, 10 Years Later: What Happened to the Woman Who Pretended to Be Black?

It's been 10 years since Rachel Dolezal was exposed for pretending to be Black. Now, we're diving deep into the scandal that ...

It’s 2025, but the Hair Extension Industry Is Still So Segregated—Here’s Why

While they're now considered a luxury, for most people, their introduction to the world of hair extensions came via high ...

Expat Diaries: Black Women On What It's Like To Start Over — In South Africa

While South Africa is no stranger to racial tensions, especially with the country’s most famous citizen being the late ...

Mikey Madison Ditches Signature Long Black Hair for Her Lightest and Shortest Style Ever

Mikey Madison is known for her long, dark strands, but she recently debuted her shortest and lightest hairstyle yet. Last ...

India Arie Joins Threads Debate Over Michelle Obama’s Comments On Black Hair

India Arie joined a discussion about Michelle Obama’s recent comments on Black hair, reminding everyone she’s been championing natural hair for years.