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Sep 11

Natural Hair & Back-handed Compliments

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Uh... Thank You? by Bee of ’83toinfinity.com via Three Naturals All too often in the natural hair world, we find ourselves discussing the inevitable topic: Is natural hair suitable for the workplace? As a woman who has worn her hair naturally for over 4 years, and has remained a professional in the traditional corporate and non-profit worlds, I’ve grown somewhat…

Jan 27

Got Happy Ends?- Natural Hair Length Retention

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by Tasha of Just Curlz As curly girls we all know how important it is to keep our scalp healthy and our curls moisturized. But what about our ends? It’s the oldest part of our hair and the part that we must concentrate on for length retention. Our hair only grows an average of 1/2 inch every month, so we…

Dec 18

Natural Hair Rules – Made to be Broken?

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Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics Growing up, there were particular rules specifically for girls; cross your legs when seated, especially when wearing a dress, shave your legs, etc., you know, “ladylike” rules that every girl should know. For the most part I consider myself a rule follower, especially amongst my peers; always have been. Not saying I always do the right thing…

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

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…