Celebrating the proud culture behind Nigerian hairstyles
Celebrating the proud culture behind Nigerian hairstyles
A contemporary photographer pays homage to the late J.D. ’Okhai Ojeikere, famous for his images of Nigerian women’s hair.ReadWatch This
More than 50 years after redlining was banned by the Fair Housing Act of 1968, its lingering effects leave many low-income and often communities of color with fewer trees to keep their neighborhoods cool.
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Environment
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History & Culture
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