The journey of African head wraps can be traced back for generations. This cultural, spiritual, and religious symbol made its way from the continent of Africa to the Caribbean and Latin America, ...
Gallery & House of Tafari Collection presents Wrap with Spirit: The Art & Fashion of African Head Wrapping on Thursday, April 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. Participants can ...
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 ...
With a series of twists, turns and tucks, YasmineAbellard transforms a rectangular piece of African fabric into a pompadour-like wrap atop her head. She pairs the black and white patterned wrap with a ...
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, ...
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 ...
After an African-American student was punished for wearing an African head wrap, administrators are accused of favoring Hispanic teens at Camden Academy Charter High School. Geniah Miller in her ...
Yasmine Abellard has been wrapping her hair since 2001. She said it make her feel bold, fierce. Nadege Green WLRN-Miami Herald News With a series of twists, turns and tucks, Yasmine Abellard ...