Whenever spring starts turning towards summer you can be sure that it is Afro season. And when you live in the Afro Capital of the World (aka Brooklyn) then you also know that this means Natural Hair Event Season is upon us. In this part of the world Natural Hair Event Season (NHES) started out on a high note with the Natural Aristocratic Tea sponsored by Sabine’s Hallway … [Read more...]
When Donald Sterling is Your OBGYN/Pastor/Teacher/Doctor/Lawyer
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Donald Sterling Is Everywhere. Not just because recordings of him spewing racist garbage to his Black Latina girlfriend are all over the Internet. Not because the public—and the NBA—was reminded that he is a racist slumlord who has been sued more than once for engaging in pervasive, blatant housing discrimination. Not because we now associate his picture with all that is … [Read more...]
Ew. Your Baby’s Hair Is Turning.
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You may have heard comments like these before: Dang. Your baby used to have such pretty hair. What happened? Oh her hair is so cute! Except for this nappy section right here… That baby is so pretty! You almost don’t even notice her hair… These are the type of comments that can make any new parent want to scream. These are also the type of comments that people seem to … [Read more...]
Coming Soon to an E-Reader Near You!
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Looking Back While Preparing for the Future Personally, 2013 was a really powerful year. In addition to welcoming our daughter into the world, our son started first grade and my family took some serious steps towards creating the reality that we want to have. Producing this website and publishing my first book, Afro State of Mind: Memories of a Nappy Headed Black Girl, … [Read more...]