Black Hair: A Modern Day Controversy
These days I find I can continuously ask myself this question “Why is black hair such an issue?” After all, it is an unquestionable natural state. My hair doesn’t grow out of my head straight, it grows out of my head frizzy, somewhat curly and nappy. That is a definitive fact. My ten year old […]
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Ajamu Kojo –an Artist We Should All Know
It’s funny because Ajamu is a person that was a little on the periphery of my circle. I was much closer to his wife and good friend which happened to be my best friend. We have come to know a little bit more about each other since I left Brooklyn and ventured to Los Angeles. […]
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A Blurb of Respect for Solange Knowles
I never expected to write anything about Solange. I’ve always admired her from afar but kept my distance as a fan. Her fashion bedazzled me and on occasion, I would wish myself into her closet so I could snatch pretty much all of her clothes. I kept hearing so much about the new album […]
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Event: A Sucker Emcee by Craig ‘Mums’ Grant @ National Black Theatre
This is not to be missed! Ticket Info A Sucker Emcee Written & Performed by Craig ‘muMs’ Grant Directed by Jenny Koons Music by Rich Medina APRIL 26 – 30, 2017 2031-33 National Black Theatre Way New York, NY 10035 PH: 212-722-3800 $25 in advance $35 at the door Infused with hip-hop, slam poetry and […]
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Cisco Street Lenz Photography
It all started when I saw a few images on Facebook. I kept watching after I had made a connection with his page. He made a connection with my page and sent me a request to photograph me. I was cool with that so we set a time and made it happen. It was […]
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Black Girl Magic With Khoudia Diop A.K.A. Melanin Goddess
Senegalese model Khoudia Diop opens up on the societal pressures of being a dark skin woman and how she has come to love her dark skin. I just had to share this video! So inspiring and powerful! There is no greater gift than to hold your head up and accept your beauty even when the […]
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Sonia Sanchez: What does it mean to be human? TEDx
She is an elder! A magnificent human being with a strength unparalleled. We must listen, we must honor and we must respect the passion and beauty that is our folks.
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Spoken Word Video by DYLEMA
Spoken Word is a dynamic force that wakes the mind and opens the heart! Check out this piece by DYLEMA — The UK Based artist uses some powerful words and metaphors to honor her truth! #nevahblackdown
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