Verse 15 from chapter 11 in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians reads that a woman must cover her head in order to pray or prophesy. It's a belief shared by the 13 women who posed for this project.

In recent years, something interesting has been happening beyond the sanctuary: designer churchwear is stepping confidently ...

When you put on a hat, it gives you height, and it gives you power. In the African American community, especially among women in the church, hats are far more than accessories they are crowns, worn ...

The church hat has remained a powerful symbol of faith, style, and tradition for generations, especially within the African American community, where it is seen not just as a piece of clothing but as ...

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Peggy Knox has a few words of advice for anyone who wants to handle her hat. "Don't do it. Not the hat. The only person who'd touch a woman's hat is someone who doesn't wear ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. When the apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the Christian church in Corinth 20 years or so after the death of Christ, it's ...

Deborah Riley is a no-nonsense professional who was the first black nurse in her hospital department at Vanderbilt. She’s never been afraid to speak her mind, but when it comes to Easter bonnets, ...