Hairstyles such as dreadlocks, cornrows and afros could soon be expressly allowed and protected against discrimination in Wake County schools. The Wake County school board’s policy committee backed ...

Justin Bieber showed off his latest dreadlocks hairstyle with some Instagram posts beginning in late April. Never one to rest on his laurels when it comes to personal style, the pop superstar added ...

Dreadlocks have long been a popular hairstyle for both men and women, with roots traced back millennia to diverse cultures throughout the world. In recent years, dreadlocks have regained appeal among ...

The U.S. Navy has ended a long-standing hair policy that critics say unfairly targeted women of color in the service. Last week, the naval branch announced via Facebook that it will now allow ...

A Louisville, Ky., high school has retreated from a dress code policy that would have banned cornrows, twists, and dreadlocks—hairstyles commonly worn by African-Americans. The decision to suspend the ...

A recent ruling by the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals is literally splitting hairs on how to prove racial discrimination in the workplace. The case involved Chastity Jones, a black woman, who was ...