Black Hair Historical & Cultural Context

What Is the African Braid Shops Boycott 2025? The African braid shops boycott has emerged as a major trend on TikTok among users who are participating in the growing movement. The campaign, led by a TikToker, Shea Shelf (@shea_thecreator), is aimed at boycotting African-owned businesses throughout the United States beginning on August 1st. The boycott movement within the Black hair space emerged because several African-American clients have reported unsatisfactory encounters at African […]

Without a doubt, discussions on equality and inclusion have become more pervasive. The politics of natural hair is a critical component of this conversation. Black people have been navigating complicated dynamics related to their natural hair in professional contexts for decades. According to the CROWN Act, 41% of women, or 2/3 of black women, have