DURHAM (WTVD) -- Durham parents are protesting against Durham County Public Schools' dress code policy which they say discriminates and should be changed. They want their children to be able to wear ...
The relationship between Black women and their head wraps is a special one. From elaborate designs and scene-stealing bows to subtle twists and colors, our crowns say a lot about our personalities, ...
DURHAM (WTVD) -- The colorful head wraps known as geles (pronounced gay-lays) are worn by many women as an expression of their connection to the African continent. Advocates consider them symbols of ...
The Oscar-winner got raves for the outfit she wore this past week. The gown was by Carolina Herrera. And the head tie? Pure Nigeria. The head wrap was brilliant blue. It mirrored the applique on the ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - History and heritage are taking center stage with a prominent piece of headwear. For Olubukola Olalere, head wrapping is part of her upbringing. “It’s something I grew up ...
When Haitian-born Paola Mathé was working at hotels and restaurants in New York in her twenties, she would often attract attention for wrapping her hair in colorful fabrics, as typically done by older ...