Black ESPN anchor gets hair fondled

theGRIO REPORT - It's not exactly a question that goes over well anywhere, let alone live television. But don't tell that to UFC fighter Chael Sonnen, who asked ESPN anchor Sage Steele if he could touch her hair during an interview on ESPN's 'SportsCenter' Tuesday...

Madame You: New black hair social network strives to unite all textures

Evette Dionne, Clutch Magazine

Madame You, a new social networking site for women of color to “connect with hair gurus and each other” aims to bridge the divide by providing a platform for all women to tackle hair issues and bond over hair successes.

MSNBC guest 'snatches wig off' for a good cause

theGrio

VIDEO - On Sunday's 'Melissa Harris Perry Show' on MSNBC, frequent guest and University of Pennsylvania religion professor Anthea Butler went the extra mile to show how proud she is of her natural, and naturally gray hair...

Michelle Obama has bangs: Let the analyzing begin

Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Before we start rambling on obsessively about Michelle Obama's bangs, let's be clear: The president started it...

Christina Milian joins the 'Poetic Justice' box braids trend

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

SLIDESHOW - Singer Christina Milian has joined in on the box braids trend with a new 'Poetic Justice' look, which she debuted on Instagram...

WATCH: Rhonda Lee, Michaela Angela Davis on natural hair controversy

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

VIDEO - Watch our video discussion to hear words of wisdom, encouragement and insightful analysis, and then join the discussion by leaving your comments below...

Reporter fired over Facebook has fans

Brittany Tom

theGRIO REPORT - Meteorologist Rhonda Lee 's controversial dismissal from her one-year post at KTBS-3 has gained national attention, sparking a debate over whether it was fair for the Louisiana news station to fire her after she defended her short natural hair on Facebook...

Reporter fired for responding to racially-charged Facebook comments

Brittany Tom

theGRIO REPORT - As a black woman in a highly public profession, Rhonda Lee has received more than enough criticism in regards to her race and appearance...