Abstract Systems of oppression have shaped the prejudicial treatment of Black people
based on the appearance of their hair, from the era of chattel enslavement to present-day …

Qualitative studies have identified haircare practices as important culturally specific barriers
to physical activity (PA) among Black/African American (AA) women, but quantitative …

Despite more acceptance for natural Black hair in the workplace nationwide, highly-skilled
students of color hoping to enter broadcast journalism-related fields are often still deterred …

The purpose of the current study was to understand how Black women describe their
experiences of microaggressions when living and shopping in predominantly White …

Abstract Black and African American adolescent girls have a disproportionate prevalence of
obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease when compared to any other ethnic group. Data …

This research retells the stories of seven Black women with natural Black hair and hair
texture during the construction of their professional identities while enrolled in medical and …

Lack of participation in physical activity has become an increasing public health concern in
the United States. Compared to any other racial and ethnic group, Black women have the …

As the sons and daughters of Africa, we have been able to retain the pride of our ancestry in
how we wear our hair. In traditional African society, hair represented a complex language …