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Why Do Black Women Wear Wigs?

From Instagram to TikTok, black women have taken center stage, flaunting their stunning looks with vibrant wigs of different textures from wavy curls to sleek straight hair. But, why can’t they just use their natural hair? Are black women not proud of…

How a Former Math Teacher Built a Luxury Beauty Brand for Black Women

Abena Boamah-Acheampong, a Ghanaian-American CEO and former algebra teacher in Chicago, Illinois, founded Hanahana Beauty in 2017 to “increase accessibility, transparency, and sustainability.”  She had an educational background in education and psychology, but ultimately found her calling in entrepreneurship by launching her…