Think back to middle school. Maybe you were a part of the drama club or on the debate team. One Rockford school has a club ...

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From vacation prep to major life milestones, let’s explore why getting braided up is so important.

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In 2001, Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Allen Iverson sat courtside while his mother braided his hair during his game against the LA Lakers. While men like Dennis Rodman broke barriers with beauty ...

A bill could reduce the required training hours necessary for natural hair care certification, including hair braiding.