The COS fashion brand takes minimalist clothing beyond basics, creating modern wardrobe essentials that balance structure, ...

Black-owned brand Design Essentials pledged $250,000 to Spelman College in a long-term financial commitment that supports and empowers the next generation of female chemists and innovators. Earlier ...

Design Essentials is supporting the next generation of female chemists and innovators at Spelman College through a $250,000 commitment. The Black-owned, Atlanta-based beauty brand made a bold ...

Wearing an afro has long been a symbol of resistance—presented on the likes of Angela Davis, the Black Panther Party, and Diana Ross. But, there was something missing. “The natural hair movement was a ...

‪McBride Sr.’s roots in the haircare industry go back to 1973 when he co-invented Sta-Sof-Fro, the very first product designed and marketed to moisturize and soften the Afro. Before Sta-Sof-Fro hit ...

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Jerry Twomey is an engineering consultant with a deep background in electronics design, medical devices, electromechanical systems, and board-level integrated circuits. He’s the author of the book ...

My social life may not be flourishing during quarantine, but my hair sure is. The extra time at home has allowed me to really pay attention to haircare regimen. It also gives me a chance to try ...

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