black hair

Why Relaxers Among Black Women Are Making a Comeback

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

The high cost of maintaining natural hair is causing many to resort back to using the unsafe product.…

February 8, 2022

4 Things That Helped Me Appreciate My Natural Hair

Jael Davis, DePaul University

There's a lot of information on how to take care of it, but here are a few ways to really, fully embrace it.…

September 4, 2021

The Tanning Industry Can Be a Danger to People of Color

Jael Davis, DePaul University

Don’t let the colorful swimsuits and fruity lotions fool you: Excessive sun or UVA exposure can be a pathway toward racial transgressions.…

June 18, 2021

Justin Simien’s ‘Bad Hair’ Is a Tangled Mess of Intentions

Katherine Bry, Washington University

The film carries an important social commentary on respectability politics and Black influence in music and culture, but its delivery falls flat.…

November 10, 2020

Issa Rae, one of many black writers, adjusts her outfit in 'Insecure.'

Black Writers Are Essential To Portray the Black Experience

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

It's so hard for the Black community to find good representation on TV. But when Black screenwriters like Issa Rae are given a shot, they do it right.…

July 9, 2020

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