Those high cheekbones and that straight black hair derive from our high proportion of white ancestors and not, for most of us, at least, from our mythical Cherokee great-great- grandmother.

Straight talk about black hair styles. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 80°F. Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 Today's e-Edition. Home Page. Close Menu. News. News; Latest Headlines; ...

As someone who has been natural for two years, I love my curls, but it took me a long time to get to this point.Growing up, until about age 17, I was determined to have straight hair.I mainly ...

Amara La Negra shares her journey of embracing her natural hair and her thoughts on the policing of Black women's hair.

Jasmine Cobb, professor of African and African American Studies at Duke University and author of “New Growth, The Art and Texture of Black Hair,” wonders whether glorifying straight hair is a ...

The process happens more easily when the hair is straight, and curly hair can be prone to dryness. How to care for Black hair. ... African American hair: Tips for everyday care. (n.d.).