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 ...

A Texas superintendent doubled down on the district's decision to punish a Black student who wears dreadlocks for violating its dress code even after being faced with litigation. The superintendent of ...

A flood emergency is underway in western Washington as a second surge of rain is causing rivers across the region to rise. by CHEYANNE MUMPHREY and JUAN LOZANO AP Education Writer MONT BELVIEU, Texas ...

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 ...

Tucked on page 56 of the Tolar school district’s student handbook was a rule that the ACLU of Texas believed violated state law. “Building administrators reserve the right to determine appropriate ...

Rachel Ridge (left) watches Rhetta Bowers talk about race at the dining table during the Together We Dine event. A bill carried by Bowers, D-Garland, prohibiting racial discrimination on hairstyle or ...

The world of hip hop has influenced everything from clothing, hair styles and even vocabulary. Varying clothing styles including euro fitted to retro, vintage apparel and logo mania pieces are often ...