Black hair Archives - The Pitt News

Opinion | It’s never just a bad hair day

By Grace Harris, Staff Columnist • November 10, 2023

Black women, like myself, often feel our beauty through our extremely versatile hair and the possibilities it holds.

Crown Culture club educates about beauty, history of Black hair

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer • February 21, 2023

As Black History Month nears its end, students in Pitt’s Crown Culture club are hard at work. They are hosting workshops to educate others on the rich history behind Black hairstyles, as well as teaching members how to create those hairstyles on themselves and others.

New beauty supply delivery app expands to Pittsburgh

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer • February 24, 2021

Mike James and Ian Grant II co-founded WaySlay — a Black-owned company that offers accessibility and convenience for beauty supplies and natural hair products — last July. The company initially launched in Miami and expanded to Pittsburgh in January.

Opinion | Black hair is professional

By Ajani Powell, Staff Columnist • February 16, 2021

Staff columnist Ajani Powell explores the struggle with Black hair and how it hinders the progression of Black people.

‘Roots Run Deep’ celebrates Black hair, features student artist’s work

By Sinead McDevitt, Senior Staff Writer • January 29, 2021

Brianna Mims, a senior psychology and studio arts major, contributed to the new exhibit "Roots Run Deep: A Contemporary Survey of African American Hair Culture” at the Brew House Gallery in the South Side.