As a child growing up in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Angela Farris was in awe every Sunday as she watched a parade of women walk into the sanctuary adorned in brightly colored and elaborate church hats.

The origins of the Sunday headdress date back to the South, particularly for Black women. Berts attributes it to women who had one Sunday outfit that they wore with pride. The signature piece of that ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Crowned by hats of every color, the women of Christ Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church had come to worship on Palm Sunday.