The Wait is Over Afro State of Mind: Memories of A Nappy Headed Black Girl You've heard about this book for months and eagerly wondered when it would be available. You listened to attorney & author Lurie Daniel Favors speak and knew you wanted to hear more. You checked the website for details and signed up for the update emails. You enjoyed … [Read more...]
Are Relaxers As Dangerous As Cigarettes?
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Recognizing the Dangers This week the lovely ladies over at ManeMoves held an awesome twitter chat. They discussed a growing movement in the UK that’s working to ban marketing campaigns that target children with messages promoting chemical relaxers to straighten their hair. The chat was sparked by this video sponsored by Project Embrace UK. The group’s Facebook … [Read more...]
Before Steppin’ to Today’s Black Woman, Michelle Obama Would Like a Word
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I'm sure you've heard about "FLOTUS Hecklegate" by now. If not, let me set the scene: the uber talented Michelle Obama is on stage at a Democratic fundraiser imploring the audience to do their best for today's children. To give them a chance to grow in a world that leaves them empowered - as opposed to oppressed. Then out of no where comes the distinct sound of a … [Read more...]
Type 4 “Wash n Go” Maintenance
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As I previously discussed here (check the link for written discussion along with video), for Black women with hair described as kinky, coily, nappy or Type 4 (pick an adjective – any adjective!), the Wash n Go can be a bit controversial. For one thing there’s the fact that for this type of hair – it’s more of a “Wash n Go…and Comb Out Later.” Otherwise you can end … [Read more...]
Viola Davis: I Heart You & Your Hair
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During the 2012 Oscar season, actress Viola Davis was the talk of the town. She had been nominated for an Oscar after a powerful performance in the film, The Help. In the weeks leading up to the Oscars, people seemed to discuss her hairstyle nearly as much as they discussed her historic Oscar nod. Previously, she’d worn a combination of wigs and weaves but evidently, like … [Read more...]