The day started innocently enough. I was at the airport waiting to pass through TSA security so I could board my flight and head out to my client’s trial. In preparation for the trip, I’d put a lot of thought into how to make this flight as simple as possible. I wore comfortable sneakers that could slip on and off easily. I minimized my luggage so that I wouldn’t have to check … [Read more...]
Kickin’ It With the Kinks: Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion!
Ladies I am TOO excited to tell you about this event! Please see the official trailer for "Kickin' It With The Kinks" and the press release below! I am honored to be among the panelists for this event - join us and spread the word! “KICKIN’ IT WITH THE KINKS” NYC Premiere Screening of UK Documentary Nu Ade Enterprises in collaboration with … [Read more...]
Mommy, I don’t Like My Hair!
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Early Hair Pride Now that I’m raising a child I find it even more important that I surround mini-me with affirming images of natural hair. At first I didn’t think this would be that big of a deal because my child is a boy and when we usually think about natural hair we do so in terms of girl children. But as I previously mentioned here, learning to appreciate natural hair is … [Read more...]
It’s Bigger than India Arie’s Album Cover…
The controversy surrounding India Arie is bigger than her lighter skin on an album cover and her own personal choices. It says a lot more about where we are as a community - and where we are not. … [Read more...]
Hair Typing: Don’t be a Prisoner to the Categories (Video)
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Remember Naturals: Hair Typing is just a system to better understand your hair. Don't be a prisoner to it! (Video is a little choppy - but you get the picture! ;-) … [Read more...]