U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) told the AFRO that he is looking forward to this year’s conference. “It’s great for CBC members to have a chance to really highlight a particular issue or issues ...

In recent years, Cuba has seen a remarkable resurgence of interest in Afro hairstyles, highlighting a deep connection to African heritage and an affirmation of cultural identity. This revival ...

For too many years, black men and women have been told their natural afro hair is unkempt, excessive, and unprofessional. It has led to black people going to extreme lengths just to be accepted. " ...

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Children with Afro-textured hair should not be prevented from wearing natural hairstyles at school, new guidance from Britain's human-rights watchdog says. School bans on hairstyles such as braids ...

The 2025 edition of Afro Nation Portugal will bring together the best artists in Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall and more. Expect world-class production and iconic live performances ...

The week’s most popular Afrobeats songs, ranked by a weighted formula incorporating official streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of leading audio and video music services, plus ...

In its natural state or not, it’s time we saw the true beauty of afro-textured hair – and that starts with our hair vocabulary. In honour of World Afro Day 2021, Nateisha Scott investigates.

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Mel B, who is supporting World Afro Day, says her "big, wild, curly hair" got her into scrapes as a kid. She was told to straighten her hair when she became Scary Spice, but she ignored the advice ...

Tomorrow, Costa Rica commemorates the “Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture,” and in the city of Limón, it will be celebrated with a grand event: the Gala Grand Parade—a vibrant, multi ...

D.C. Afro Latino Fest Celebrate the diversity of D.C.’s Latino communities at this free festival in Franklin Park on Saturday, Aug. 31. Organized by the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs ...