On the Couch - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Mandy- A Story of Transition

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Mandy writes: I've been natural for 3 years. This is my 3rd time going natural. For me, it was a journey of self love and discovery. Each time I learned something about myself. The first time I was in college and I remembered seeing so many natural women and natural styles (Erykah Badu, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lauryn Hill etc). However there…

Jan 27

Suzie CurlMichael- A Story of Transition

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Suzie CurlMichael writes: Once Upon A Time… (no, too Disney) It was all a dream, I used to read Word-Up magazine… (nope, too gangsta) It was a stormy night. You know the kind when the lightning strikes? And I was hanging out with some of my artsy friends… Ooohweeoooohweeeoooo (Hummm… That sounds about right... Now Playing Appletree by Erykah Badu)…

Dec 18

Natural Hair – Still the Minority

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Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics I started my natural journey a decade ago and oddly enough, there still aren’t that many naturals in my community. It is still a big deal when I see another sister in the name of hair, it is still a major conversation piece, it is still in the minority. I am not a natural hair ambassador…

Jan 27

On the Couch with Sarah

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Sarah writes: I have not always worn my hair curly and wasn't comfortable wearing my hair natural until about 10th grade when I decided to embrace the curls! I had my hair chemically straightened in the 9th grade and I hated it, so I decided to figure out ways to deal with the hair that I have. I was able…

Jan 27

America’s Obsession with Black Female Identities

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Reagan, Romney, Rhimes and Rap Music: America's Obsession with Black Female Identities by Erica Thurman of EricaThurman.com Rewind. In 1976, Ronald Reagan did what many politicians do when giving anecdotal support of his/her platform—he made stuff up. "She has eighty names, thirty addresses, twelve Social Security cards and is collecting veteran’s benefits on four non-existing deceased husbands. And she is…