Dear Racism, Please accept this letter as notice of my resignation from the position of 2nd class citizen. My last day of employment was yesterday. Unlike leaving other positions, this was an easy decision because I never asked for the job. I never agreed to be labeled, belittled, mistreated, abused, disrespected, disregarded as worthless…you get […]
Read MoreLearning of Donna Summer’s death makes me think of my childhood because her songs were played regularly in my home. I remember being a little girl, sitting in the living room on the floor next to the stereo studying the picture of above album cover. Something about it intrigued me. I walked around the house […]
Read MoreI love looking at old photos of black women, they had such style and grace! […]
Read MorePoetry is a centuries old art form. Dr. Maya Angelou is a poetry icon (among her many other titles) who happens to be black and beautiful. Her list of contributions to the world is long and she is a shining light for African-Americans that follow in her footsteps. She wrote my all time favorite poem, Phenomenal Woman. […]
Read MoreThe Natural Hair Movement is live, televised on YouTube and gaining momentum. I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend my first Natural Hair Meetup with some fellow Naturalistas at Shashamane Bar & Grill in Oakland, CA. I have long wanted to connect with other women who, like me have embarked on a journey of […]
Read MoreSome 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 MoreSome may call the emergence of the Naturalista a revolution but I call it evolution. Revolutions are typically associated with sudden and drastic changes in ideas and methods, whereas when one evolves she becomes closer to her unique self. The Naturalista is someone who loves and appreciates the coil, texture and twist of her hair […]
Read MoreOne of my favorite online magazines to visit is Madame Noire, for the beauty tips, relationship advice and little bits of gossip (just enough to satisfy) but I especially the positive images of Black Women. One great feature is the She’s The Boss webseries about New York City’s most successful business women. If you have a minute you should check […]
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Styleblazer the fashion and beauty website that focuses on African-American women, recently launched a web series “How I Made It” that highlights how successful African-American entrepreneurs and leaders in the fashion and beauty industries have made it to the TOP. Its first episode features Mikki Taylor, Editor at Large of Essence Magazine. Mikki Taylor is […]
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