"The things that make us different and unique should always be celebrated," said Jessica L. Martinez, whose afro measures over 6 feet Nicholas Rice is a Senior News Editor, Weekends for PEOPLE ...

Nov. 20 (UPI) --A New York woman's afro was certified as the world's largest -- measuring 6 feet, 2.87 inches in circumference -- and she was officially crowned by her predecessor. Aevin Dugas, who ...

With an Afro that is more than six feet in circumference, Jessica Martinez set a new Guinness record. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Jessica Martinez was about 12 years old when she stopped using relaxers ...

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

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In 1969, a now-iconic commercial first popped the question, “How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?” This deceptively simple line in a 30-second script managed ...

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Stephanie Alcime prepared for her first birdwatching experience. The Portland resident wore comfortable hiking shoes and had a full water bottle when she arrived Saturday morning at the city’s Oaks ...

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AfroCannes is leaning into Afro Futurism with its 2025 lineup. Since launching in 2022, AfroCannes and its AfroBerlin sibling have become spaces to discuss and celebrate narratives from Africa and the ...

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Billboard's honoring Black History Month with these talented Colombian newcomers. By Jessica Roiz Assistant Editor, Latin Colombia is known for its very rich and diverse culture, including its array ...