Bad Hair Uprooted in Paris
Drs. Mireille Liong from http://going-natural.com was invited by Boucles d’Ebene Paris to celebrate the 10th anniversary and present BAD Hair Uprooted: http://going-natural.com
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The International African Arts Extravaganza
The International African Arts Festival might need to be renamed the International African Arts Extravaganza announced long time host Adeyemi Bandele at the main stage in Commedore Barry Park, Brooklyn on Saturday. For good reason. The 44th edition of the festival was a spectacular success.
Fashion Model Nykhor’s letter to Makeup Artists goes viral
Tired of Makeup Artists who can’t do Black Model’s makeup, Fashion Model Nykhor from Sudan with a blue black skin tone has a clear message via Instagram. You would want to read this.
Traditional outfit for Happy 4th of July
1st of July is Keti Koti Dei in Suriname, the day we remember emancipation proclamation of 1863. So this 4th of July I took the opportunity to show the traditional Pangi, that is a handmade garment from the Maroons in Suriname. Read more at http://going-natural.com/news-blogs/crinkles-curls/why-i-wear-a-traditional-surinamese-outfit-for-4th-of-july
Why I wear a traditional Surinamese outfit for 4th of July
The 1st of July is Keti Koti Dei in Suriname, the day we celebrate the emancipation proclamation from 1863. In real life the enslaved people still had to work ten more years on the plantations before they were really let go but 1863 is still the official date in our history.
President Obama, Reverend in Chief sings Amazing Grace
A sad, yet historic day. Jennifer Pinckney’s heart wrenching letter to her late husband, Congressman Reverend Clementa Pinckney, who was one of the nine people killed by a racist attack at the Black Historic church in South Carolina, is trending. So is Presidents Obama’s speech who was called Reverend in Chief. Listen to the speech and […]
Natural Hair at the 44th International African Arts Festival
It was the first summer festival I accidently found when they were still on Fulton Street right in front of Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn. I will never forget it because that is where I saw India Arie live. Performing with her guitar on a small stage with happy people all around clapping […]
Natural Hair Parade for the Youth @ IAAF
Indeed, it takes an entire village to raise a child! Honoring and celebrating our Youth is essential to their positive growth and development into adulthood. Once again, Nekhena Evans, Master Pioneer in the Natural Hair industry has created something extraordinary and new in the Natural Hair arena, an exciting event for our beautiful youth who wear Natural […]
Transracial is not just a term and this Transgender is proof of it
With the story of Rachel Dolezal still fresh in mind, a blond male with hair extensions on the corner of Flatbush and Hanson Ave in Brooklyn, caught my attention. Even though his braids weren’t as on point as the now former president of the NAACP Spokane chapter, I had to ask this young man about […]
BAD Hair Uprooted in Paris
Super exited to be invited by Aline Tacite, the power woman behind Boucles d’Ebene, I left for Paris to take part in the 10th anniversary celebration of this Natural Hair and Trade Show. It was a tremendous honor to be the only non-French speaker listed among Caribbean researchers and intellectuals who have been known for […]
Going Natural Video Diaries
Going-Natural Video Diaries: http:/gnvideodiaries.com: A live documentary picturing the Natural Hair Movement in Motion revealing how Black people literarily connect and relate to their follicles and helping us heal at the roots.
BAD Hair Uprooted; Black Hairstyles paving the way in Paris, the City of Lights
BAD Hair Uprooted, the exhibition that pictures Black Natural Hairstyles will be on display at Boucles d’Ebene at the Au Centquatre-Paris convention center from May 30th to June 1st in Paris, France.
First Lady Michelle Obama Commencement Speech at Tuskegee University
I think this is one of the most passionate and honest commencement speeches I’ve heard. A speech from the First Lady, from the heart, one everybody should see, hear or read. That’s why I posted the transcript here from the Whitehouse website.
Casting Call for Salons/Clients with Damaged Hair
URGENT CASTING: URBAN SALON CLIENTS WITH DAMAGED SCALP OR HAIR FOR NON-AIRING, NETWORK TV PILOT. Did a salon stylist destroy your hair or scalp in the past year? Share your story with us today to become the cast member who will star in a non-airing pilot for the premiere network in women’s entertainment!
In preparation for Paris
I am so excited to be going to Paris! So much stuff still needs to get done but you can bet that I am working on it. Putting together an exhibition is a lot of work but it doesn’t take away from the excitement of going to Paris, to Boucles ‘d Ebene. Not only am I […]