"The things that make us different and unique should always be celebrated," said Jessica L. Martinez, whose afro measures ...

Tribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the ...

The record attempt this year involved the careful, difficult measurement of every one of the curls of Jessica Martinez.

The High Museum of Art reopens its African galleries with a focus on women's ceramic traditions, highlighting their craftsmanship and cultural significance.

A New York woman has set a Guinness World Record with her Afro, which measures 190 centimeters (about 6 feet 3 inches) in ...

Tribal leaders and education advocates say the Education Department failed to meet a legal requirement by not consulting with ...

A New York woman's afro was certified as the world's largest -- measuring 6 feet, 2.87 inches in circumference -- and she was ...

Shaina Taub is only the second woman, after Micki Grant, to star in a Broadway musical for which she also wrote the book, music and lyrics. Her ...