Politic > Style
Time to loosen hair braiders from knots of red tape
22 days ago | By Boston Herald
Massachusetts just did something powerful for black women in the state. Recently, lawmakers repealed the licensure requirement for hair braiders, a change that will set these enterprising and skilled women free from unnecessary regulations.
Hair braiding has a long and rich history. Dating back at least to 3,500 B.C. in Africa, the art of twisting strands of hair into intricate patterns or simple styles communicated social cues such as a person's tribe, religion, social status, marital status and even wealth.
Now, they increasingly serve as a means of self-expression and style. For many...
Read more ...
Search by Tags
Style Market U.S. Art Opinion Opinion Columnists BusinessBiden urges Senate to take 'quick action' on coronavirus relief package
President Joe Biden on Saturday called for the Senate to quickly pass his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, which the House approved early Saturday morning. “I hope it... Read more ...
Grenell strongly hints at run for California governor at CPAC
Richard Grenell, a top ally of former President Donald Trump, strongly hinted at a run for California governor in a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference on... Read more ...
House Approves $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
The proposal, which would provide a new round of financial support for workers, families and businesses, will now advance to the Senate. Read more ...
House Democrats pass Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, sending it to the...
Summary List Placement House Democrats approved President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion emergency spending package in a 219-212 vote early on Saturday morning, sending the... Read more ...
'Oath Keeper' Jessica Watkins denounced the extremist group but will stay in...
Summary List Placement On Friday, a federal judge ruled that a member of a far-right militia group who stormed the US Capitol building will remain in jail after she petitioned... Read more ...
Trump endorses primary rival challenging Republican impeachment supporter
Former President Donald Trump is weighing in for the first time on behalf of a primary challenger opposing one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach him in... Read more ...
Senator Has a 'Plan B' to Raise Minimum Wage
With the door shut on raising the federal minimum wage through the COVID-19 relief bill , Democrats are looking for another route. Instead of mandating a $15 hourly wage, Sen... Read more ...
House Democrats to vote on $1.9 trillion stimulus plan with minimum-wage...
L Summary List Placement House Democrats were on course to vote on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package later on Friday as lawmakers rushed to rescue a key... Read more ...
Democrats Switch To Plan B For Minimum Wage Increase
After a roadblock in their $15-an-hour plan, Senate Democrats are considering higher taxes on corporations that pay low wages. Read more ...
Intel report finds Saudi prince approved Khashoggi murder
The Biden administration on Friday released a long-secret intelligence report concluding that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had approved the killing of... Read more ...