Black Hair

Apr 25, 2024

Black Hair Expo

In celebration of Pan-African Week, the Black Students Board (BSB) hosted a cultural renaissance of an event that braided stories of our past, present and future together. The Hair Expo hosted a community of students and staff of all ages to learn some foundational skills for braiding hair. Lastyne Bonner, a professional hair braider in…

Nov 16, 2023

Embracing the Afro

In the realm of Black hair, the afro has long been a symbol of political defiance and unapologetic pride. However, in a conversation with Jayden McLean, a second-year majoring in Criminology and Psychology, it becomes evident that the narrative surrounding afros is evolving. Rather than just a political statement, the afro is transitioning into an…

Oct 3, 2021

Dress Coded: Let Black Women Live

I think it’s safe to say that after centuries of evidence, the world may just be out to get Black women. When it comes to appearances, it’s quite obvious what the standard is–perfection. We must be perfect to be treated equally. Being perfect is significantly harder when every single societal idea about an entire race…

Feb 15, 2018

Urban Bush Women Perform ‘Hair and Other Stories’ at NC State

Jessica Hernandez/Staff Photographer Du’Bois A’Keen, Tendayi Kuumba and Courtney J. Cook, performers in the Urban Bush Women company, list words used to describe Black hair in the “Hair & Other Stories” show in Stewart Theatre on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. The mission of the Urban Bush Women is to “bring the untold and under-told histories…

Sep 6, 2017

A & N Hair Hustle Thrives

Laurel Ilmberger-Fischer/Photo Correspondent Naomi Ejim and Ada Evbuomwan are the co-founders of A & N Hair Hustle. “This has taught me a lot about myself and my communication skills and my people skills,” Ejim said. “You learn a lot of patience dealing with other people.” Keilah Davis | Managing Editor “Coming on campus, you have to…

Feb 27, 2013

Black Hair is Beautiful

Modern Day Madame C.J.  While many young black women have recently made the decision to transition their hair back to its natural state, Victoria Adesanmi, a junior studying Industrial Design has taken it a step further, by making her own natural hair care products. Adesanmi has not always had natural hair. In fact, she did…