On the Couch

By: Javacia Harris Bowser of GeorgiaMae.com and Notes From a Feminist Belle Even in 2012 the word "feminist" is still considered a dirty word by some. Quick vocabulary lesson: Merriam-Webster defines feminism as “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.” That’s it; there’s nothing there about emasculating men, for those who equate feminist with man-hater.There’s…

by Shelli of Hairscapades Last month, a natural friend of mine posted the following status update: "I definitely prefer wearing my hair straight and blonde over wearing a huge, dark brown afro … It’s simply more flattering. Not a political or cultural statement. Simply a preference." Of course this prompted a flurry of responses, including the following question and my…

…by Gilanda Boreland, The Nappy Journalistvia ThreeNaturalsWith much jubilee, “I’m going to grow out my hair” I announced. Responses varied: “Why?”“What’s your hair going to look like?”“I don’t think you’re going to keep it up”“Natural hair isn’t for you”“I can’t believe you cut off all your good hair”“You’re brave”“You’re going to have to press it out” In my teens, I…