June 12, 2013 • Rossette Allen
Dreads were initially associated with the religious movement known as Rastafarianism. It is now a hairstyle worn by people who don't practice the religion.
June 12, 2013 • Tiffani Knowles
Fashion Fete NYC, one of the most talked about fashion events for Christians - bar none, takes place this summer at Tribeca’s M1-5 Lounge on August 19 and the steering committee has made their official selections about participating designers and models this year.
May 29, 2013 • Rossette Allen
Over the years, brides have opted for the more traditional bridal hairstyles -- soft romance curls, updos with cascading curls. Now, naturals are breaking free on their wedding day by rocking their twist-outs and afro-puffs.
May 15, 2013 • Shari Grant
Another how-to guide? ___________ for Dummies? Well, don't knock it yet! Columnist Shari Grant raves about the brand new career guidebook by first-time author Marie Saul. It's not stuffy or snooty. It's real, she says.
May 15, 2013 • Rossette Allen
Are you afraid of the scissors? You may be doing yourself more harm than good. Columnist Rossette Allen shares with readers the 5 signs for when your hair needs to be trimmed.
May 15, 2013 • Tiffani Knowles
Back for its third annual fashion and networking event, Fashion Fete NYC kicks of its New York City casting calls for models and fashion designers on May 17 at Bush Baby Lounge, 1197 Fulton Street in Brooklyn.
May 15, 2013 • Tiffani Knowles
What if you had to walk 5 miles in 90 degree weather to fetch water for your family three times a day? An annual event celebrating Haïti and the Caribbean Diaspora, C2C melded Haitian and Afro-Caribbean jazz with a true-to-life portrayal of life in the rural town of Petit Goave and song, dance and spoken word in an artfully directed production by C2C CEO + FireStarter Marie-Yolaine Eusebe.
May 1, 2013 • Tiffani Knowles
According to a deeply personal editorial published this Monday on Sports Illustrated’s website, professional American basketball player Jason Collins has announced that he is gay.
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May 1, 2013 • Rossette Allen
Single strand knots can occur with natural hair, especially in hair types that have a more kinky and coily appearance. With this hair type, there is generally a lot of noticeable shrinkage and the hair is typically very wiry in texture.
May 1, 2013 • Alicia Ramsay
Men don't commonly speak about rape or sexual abuse they've endured. At Take Back the Night at Lehman College in New York, organizers created a safe space so victims - men and women alike - could share their stories unabashedly.