Hair has always mattered in Black culture. And that doesn’t stop with Black women. For Black men, hair is pride. It’s routine. It’s ritual. From waves that get brushed daily, to a Caesar that has to ...

For Emmanuel “Manny” Torres, barbering is about more than giving someone a haircut. It’s a higher calling. “I feel my purpose in the world is to help people,” said Torres, 30, just before he started ...

Less than two years ago, the 3100 block of Downer Avenue was almost entirely vacant. Now, there's a game shop, Valentine Coffee, and, as of last week, a barbershop that cuts all types of hair. Austen ...