African American hair braiding styles became a secret language. Enslaved people weren’t allowed to read or write, so they communicated in other ways — including through their hair. Braids were ...

She wore her hair in braids when she interviewed for the job ... when her now-adult son was in the Boys and Girls Club, that the little girls there "loved my natural hair." ...

Discover trendy African braids hairstyles ... Multi-colored braid hairstyles for girls are likely to stay in fashion for decades to come. Feed-in braids are fantastic for anyone looking for ...

The researchers conducted the study on 105 girls, who were identified as Black or African-American ... kids to wear their hair naturally or in braids, and tell them that it's okay to voice ...