Various principals and program directors spoke with the AFRO about not only how to best prepare your child for kindergarten through reading and development of soft skills, but also some of the ...

Homowo-Afi African Festival. Celebrate traditional African culture at the Homowo-Afi African Festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What was school like 100 years ago? A lot harder, and dirtier. Here's how kids learned in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Nadine’s Braiding Shop in Maryland is known for its unique experience as other braiders are subjected to complaints about unprofessionalism.

Pamela Anderson Baked Sourdough Bread For “The Naked Gun” Costar Liam Neeson — and He Shares His Review (Exclusive) ...

Deep in the Solomon Islands lives an African-descended tribe with dark skin and naturally blonde hair. Here's the genetic ...

Winter hair challenges for children We all know that winter can be tough on any hair due to low humidity, cold temperatures and indoor heating, which strip moisture from hair and scalp, leading to ...

AfrikaToon founder Abel Kouame drives African animation forward with local heroes, global ambitions and self-reliance amid funding challenges.

Lalonie Willhite grew up cycling through foster homes that couldn’t help her take care of her hair as a Black girl. Now, she's making sure Kalamazoo kids in similar situations don't have the ...

"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.

The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.

Children’s metal hair clips sold exclusively on Amazon have been recalled, as they have been found to be in violation of a federal ban on lead paint, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ...