Blogs - World Afro Day

8 July 2026

The Wig Question

Long before I founded World Afro Day®, I used to wear a wig…I will discuss this more later. For many Black women, wigs can…

26 October 2023

I remember excitedly concluding that I was going natural; I felt giddy inside whenever I heard someone say “Afro-textured hair.”

15 December 2021

December 2021, 10-year-old Steff was called a “wild animal” and “dog,” simply because she wore her Afro hair out to school!

10 June 2021

World Afro Day has been blessed with volunteers from all backgrounds and countries...

30 December 2020

With the world shutting down, the only choice was to go fully virtual this year - but it was the best thing that we…

17 October 2020

16 years old Micaela, A top Ten Model winner was chosen by Sky Kids news...

16 October 2020

Major history today for Afro hair!

25 June 2020

On Wednesday, natural hair enthusiast Temi and Jorja, joined World Afro Day founder Michelle De Leon to do an interview

7 March 2020

World Afro Day sits down with the singer Bee Bakare to ask five quick questions about her experience as a black woman within the…

9 February 2020

“…coming from such a rich culture and heritage is something to embrace and revel in…”