Hope Giselle-Godsey, a Black transgender community organizer and motivational speaker, was on Facebook Live in 2016 with an audience of 120 people when she decided to take a pair of clippers to her ...

I was seven years old when I first got my hair straightened. I remember feeling more beautiful. I went to a predominantly white school and was told by a classmate that I looked like an animal and had ...

From Afro Sheen to SheaMoisture, Black hair advertisements have played a pivotal role in shaping beauty standards within our culture. Through commercials showcasing a range of styles from blow outs ...

Black characters on screen often reflect real-life culture and history, inspiring people to embrace their natural textures, try bold styles, or bring back classic looks with a modern twist. Whether it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I tell stories about creating environments that empower everyone. An August 2025 experiment highlights the disparities in how AI ...

Black movies have a powerful influence on our style, especially regarding hair. Iconic characters often set trends that ripple through the culture. Black characters on screen often reflect real-life ...

Each week of February, HR Dive will publish a story in its Black History Month series. Last week’s installment detailed the systemic factors leading to lower retirement savings for Black workers. This ...