The reasons for getting a tattoo, from commemorating a milestone to standing out — or even fitting in, haven't changed much over the last 5,000 years. But there has been a major increase in prevalence ...

When Medill senior Kelly Rappaport first stepped into a tattoo parlor the summer before her freshman year of college, she knew that she wanted some kind of significant artwork: She decided to ink pop ...

Throughout February, WTOP is celebrating Black History Month. Join us on air and online as we bring you the stories, people and places that make up our diverse community. This video is no longer ...

Women and men who have permanent tattoos are more likely to be arrested, convicted and incarcerated, according to a study published in the journal Deviant Behavior. In the study, the authors were ...

Self-expression through tattoos has become mainstream for students as the professional environment becomes more accepting of body art. Through ink, students can share who they are without saying a ...

There’s a strong stigma against young adults, specifically those below 25 years old, getting tattoos. It’s as big a deal as people make it — the permanence of the ink ...