America’s Next Natural Model
America’s Next Natural Model, an online pageant to promote natural hair, Black beauty & Naturalistas.
Americas Next Natural Model
The Ms. Napptuality competition has been a wonderful experience for me because it has allowed me to present myself to the world and show that having natural hair is not only something beautiful but something sacred.
Miss NP #6: The Finale – Celebrate Your Authentic Self
I am Christina Ghansiwiyie Dzenyuy, better known as Miss NP #6, and I hail from the second smallest state in the United States of America, located in the northeastern region of the country, otherwise known as Connecticut, the insurance capital of the world. I entered the America’s Next Natural Model contest at the encouragement of […]
Thank you for the experience!!
Thank you Sponsors, thank you supporters! Thank you going-natural for the experience!
Challenge 8 – Letter to State the Case for Natural Hair
In this 8th Challenge, it is apparent that these awesome contestants put in a considerable amount of effort, time and energy to meet this challenge. Unfortunately, none of the entries submitted sounded like a professional letter to an official. I think this is a case of perhaps over-thinking the challenge. I was expecting to read […]
Natural Hair and the Military
Dear Representative Berkley, Dear Senator Ensign, Dear Senator Reid, It has come to my attention that the United States Air Force has a regulation, AFI36-2903 DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL, which in part, discriminates against African-American women serving in the Air Force. The code was recently updated to include a bans on […]
The Politics of Natural Hair
Dear Representative Berkley, Dear Senator Ensign, Dear Senator Reid, It has come to my attention that the United States Air Force has a regulation, AFI36-2903 DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL, which in part, discriminates against African-American women serving in the Air Force. The code was recently updated to include a bans on […]
Challenge #6
I chose Teesha for he essay and photos. Your updo was beautiful with the twist and braids on the side. very unique. you look so elegant and sophisticated. You would definite ly stand out at the white house with this unique style of a queen. This style would be great on Michelle Obama. Great work!
Challenge 7 – Ngozi Jewelry Challenge
KARLA – Very well written essay. I love how you really researched the details of amber and carnelian stones and explain why you feel connected to them. The nature feel of your photos is also very effective and you look lovely in all of them. Well done! TEESHA – I can appreciate what you wrote in […]
Making the Case for Natural Hair: The State of Black Hair v. FDA Approved Chemical Relaxers, et al.
Did you know that hair straighteners such as relaxers cause scalp burns, scarring, alopecia, other forms of hair loss and male-patterned baldness in more than 60% of African-American women who use them regularly? This is a very serious matter, one which must be addressed in a way that cannot be pushed under the carpet and […]
Nappy in America
I am free. Free to be. Nappy, bald, wig or straight, allow me to do ME! Dear America, Fall on your knees and thank The Most High for allowing you to live in The Land of Opportunity! Remember, that as you exercise freedom choose not to oppress your fellow neighbor- for they too live […]
Projecting Images
I am writing this because of the amount of love and respect that I have for my African-American sisters. At this point I know there needs to be a change in the way the media reflects African-American hair and beauty.
My Journey to Encourage and Inspire
I tried out for the Miss Nappturality 2009 but unfortunately I did not make it. I was indecisive on whether I should apply again this year. I had so many doubts of being older and the insecurities of my youth set in. I actually waited until the last minute to submit my information and photos. I […]