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Sep 12

The Happy Hair Space

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 8 Comments

by Bennii Blast of the Culture Pine For as long as I can remember, I have constantly been on a mission to reach that day when I am truly happy with the hair on my head. No matter what, I was never completely satisfied with the style I was wearing, whether it was straight, curly, red or anything else you…

Sep 12

Self-Concept Thursday

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 2 Comments

Five Ways to Affirm Your Worthby Kim Jackson of Peaceloveandprettythings.comWhen our lives don't go quite the way we would like them to, we feel out of control; we start to feel unworthy of the things we desire, so we beat up on ourselves, instead of affirming how much we’re actually worth. We feed feelings of insecurity about everything from our…

May 04

Black Girls Rock: A Letter to My Younger Self

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 24 Comments

image courtesy of NecoleBitchieBy Candice Selby of Simplistic ChicHey ladies!Just wanted to dish about Black Girls Rock, an awards show which aired on BET this past Sunday. Did you see it? This show honored women and girls of color, encouraging empowerment and positive self-development. It was a well put-together show hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King, and it…

Sep 12

Self-Concept Thursday

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 12 Comments

Surrender. by Leandra of Whatmyworldslike.comWithout a doubt, life has revealed the presence of this flow, this movement, this protection. Lately, I’ve been getting just what I need, whether it’s a momentary break from the imminent stormy weather long enough to see me through a beautiful, dry bike ride to work, music that makes me smile or puts me face-to-face with…

Sep 12

Self-Concept Thursday!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 3 Comments

Affirmations for Patienceby GG of Peace, Love and Pretty ThingsWe're used to getting our way. We don't want to be left behind. We don't like being uncomfortable. We don't want to end up alone. We want more money or status. We feel pressed for time. We think that things or situations can make us happy. We are waiting for others…