Some time ago, I posted that Lifetime was remaking Steel Magnolias with an all black cast. I was both excited and a little concerned because I fell in love with the movie all those years ago and it has held its place as an all time favorite for me. The original had a genuine “colorful” realness […]
Read MoreI watched the trailer and just ordered a copy of the DVD, Still Standing – a documentary that takes a transparent and insightful look at Black Marriage from the creators of http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/. I cannot stress how important it is to promote Black Marriage because in our society today, according to media portrayals of African-Americans, black […]
Read MoreI love the movie Love Jones. I guess it helped that I was in love at the time (with my now ex-husband) and it became “our movie.” I was his Nina and he was my Darius. I even went and got my hair cut just like Nia Long wore her hair in the film. It […]
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Love is the point of everything. We can’t fully appreciate the beauty around us in a bird’s song, from a mother’s hug or laying your head on your lover’s chest unless we first love ourselves. Shine Your Light! Nena~
Read MoreThe natural hair movement hasn’t just caught on amongst everyday women seeking to rid their hair of harsh chemicals and products, the look is showing up on runway models around the world and Vogue Italia has caught on to the trend. Check out the full post at Madame Noir Magazine Shine Your Light! Nena~
Read MoreI ran across this good light-hearted post about how African-American Women are negatively affected by beauty standards in the black community by Charing Ball. As a black woman who does not have the “preferred body type” of our community I also developed insecurities about how I looked when younger but since have learned to love my […]
Read MoreMy ex-husband and I teamed up for a family day and took our two young sons to see Red Tails on Saturday. We felt it was important from them to see this history lesson on the big screen and learn about African-American heroes. I planned to see Red Tails after viewing the trailer but it […]
Read MoreOur First Lady, Michelle Obama turns 48 today! I’m sure her and the President will celebrate in grand style. Shine Your Light! ~Nena
Read MoreSet aside sometime today to sit and talk with your children about Martin Luther King, Jr. His contributions to our society are far too important to be forgotten. Shine Your Light! ~Nena
Read MoreNBC Politics has a story about Mrs. Obama being tired of the stereotype that people too easily fling on black women. Dear First Lady: I think you are a fabulous and wonderful role model. You exude confidence, beauty and grace. I think you are doing a great job and I have never seen you come […]
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