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2018 Braided Hairstyle Ideas for Black Women. Looking for some new ways to braid your mane? 2018 revamps tired old tresses with traditional African influences to modern braiding techniques. From the use of mixing in golden accents, to beads and shells, 2018 is all about embracing our culture and making it new again.  Check out some of the most popular braiding hairstyles that can be spotted in 2018!

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Add this to the list of job firings that occur for no good reason.

The folks at The Huffington Post report that a lawsuit is coming to BP (British Petroleum Oil Co.) from Melphine Evans, a black former executive at the oil company. Evans is suing BP for allegedly firing her because of… get this… her braided hair and “ethnic” attire.

She is seeking unspecified damages for race and gender discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Among the remarks found in Evans’ 24-pa

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