Friends, how many of us have them? Every relationship involves give and take. Never think of friends as people who can only do for you. If we all enter with the mindset of giving more than taking, it’ll make our relationships smoother rides through life. Recent travels this summer and fall ((along with a ridiculous amount of hanging out with friends)) allowed me to reflect on friendships I’ve made over the years. I’ve gone from…
Do you have younger siblings, cousins, nieces/nephews, mentees (you get the point)?? They need advice from others. REAL advice about real mistakes you’ve made, how you overcame them, and how they can attempt to avoid similar pitfalls. Don’t just smile in their face when you see red flags…speak on it without speaking down to them. Just told two younger relatives a story about me that they may or may not have known, but it’s one…
I’m not often a fan of unfinished hems, HOWEVER the fullness of this dress completely makes me forget all about that!
I could only imagine the overwhelming excitement for the Obama family, friends, and those who worked countless hours to bring in another victory. As I sit at my desk (well, guided reading table because I don’t technically have a desk lol), I’m tearing up just thinking about how far this country has come . We have SOOO much work to do, and that has to start with each of us as individuals in our own…
Politically Correct: Obamacare(s) A repost from Nicole on The Seventh District It’s practically impossible to live in D.C and not get involved in politics. Most of DC’s urban professionals are politically active including those in my circle. A friend of mine created a line of graphic tees properly called obamacare(s) with a positive message and sign of support for our President Barack Obama during the upcoming election. From the creator of Obamacare(s): Given the toxic…
I’m always on the look out for inspiration and encouragement to pass on to the readers of my site…this is “relateable” to so many who have either been diagnosed with a cancer or have been with family members during the trying times of dealing with this disease. Mission: So hope was founded to help educate, bring awareness, give support and Hope to cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Purpose: to encourage our young sisters/brothers to…
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Hopefully my peeps know by now that I wear many hats! One being a writer for two magazines. This is a music review I did for Delux Magazine (based in St. Louis and Atlanta). I hope you take a listen to this brotha’s music and tell him I sent ya! “If you’re going to try, go all the way; otherwise don’t even start”…wise words from the intro off the September release from YUSEF, Jazz &…
Ohh the emails you find when rummaging through your account!! I reached out to this brotha in August…and I’m so sorry I just now realized the email was there, waiting to be posted on my site, offering men inspiration!! *tisk tisk* Shame on me. I was listening to SoundCloud today and his song popped up which reminded me of my request to feature his music and story on my site. My sincerest apologies, Diggs Duke!…
My grandmother shared this link with me today. While my initial thought was “awww this is cute and cheesy” lol I really do appreciate the culturally diverse imagery and the warm fuzzy feeling it gives to consider Barack Obama IS GOING TO BE elected for another term! #claimit I hope you smile and dance a lil’ as you watch this. And if you haven’t done absentee/advanced voting, be sure to get up bright and early…
…yeah, it’s a guy! Men need HAIRspiration sometimes too:) I first came across this brotha on This is Real Music: http://www.thisisrealmusic.com/articles/61111/Nuwamba-Unusual.php Here’s Nuwamba performing with Erro
I was never someone who thought that she would ever be rocking her natural hair. I always thought my natural hair texture was “nappy”. I always thought it would be something cool to do if I had “good hair” but since I didn’t consider my own hair to be “good”, I thought I would always have a relaxer. In 2005 I graduated from college. All throughout college I had a very short (relaxed) style, I…
**From now until Sunday, October 14, save 15% off your purchase with the code LoveMynaturalreality ** Owner and designer Chelsie “Chloe” Hart, established Umba in the summer of 2012. Umba is a manifestation of visions, dreams, and inspirations. Early on, Chelsie took a deep interest in African culture and fashion. Attending college sparked her interest by being emerged in an extreme multicultural environment. On Chelsie’s 25th birthday, she recalls a vivid vision of an accessory…
I meet so many business owners along my journey (a journey of shopping for myself that is:). I met a the owner of CarolinesGrayce on Facebook who shared a snippet of her story. Be sure to check out her Etsy page for more items! I started this business because I love creating beautiful things out of almost nothing! I love to share what I’ve done with others, knowing that someone else is enjoying my work,…
If you’re not following this company, you’re missing out! Apparel for girls, women, boys, and men are in abundance at My Black Skin Is… The owner, Eugene Slusher, took time out to speak with me about his brand. How did you get into the tee-shirt making business? Have you always had a creative hand or did it come later in life? Well, I got into the t-shirt making business by chance. On January 7, 2010…
This songstress is the truth. Hearing her sing Don’t Wake Me Up in a live performance just about brought me to tears (and I was watching iTunes Festival from my iPad, so I could only imagine hearing it live!)…so as I watch her open up for Alicia Keys in a stellar performance for the second time, I had the grand idea to share her music with those who may not be hip yet. She’s barely…
Those words are from the twitter page of Jasmine Waiters, Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball player, who was encouraged to record her poem about US Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas. The video went viral and even earned a feature on ESPN. It’s an old, tired, never-should’ve-been-news-story story, so I just know that you caught wind of the ridiculous chatter of the ratchets regarding Gabby Douglas. I don’t repost nonsense, so you won’t see a mention…
One of my Facebook friends so graciously allowed me to share a few of her pics as a HAIRspiration for you guys!! Sa Rah Shine rocks her blond ‘fro in a world where the straight hair governs. “My mum loves my hair. She helped me to accept it because I am the only one in my family with my type of hair. The last person who had the same texture was my father’s grandma. When…
“PRETTY BROWN GIRLS HAVE YOUR BACK!” – A budding T-shirt brand delivers a simple, yet powerful message – The “Pretty Brown Girl for Obama” T-shirt was designed by Sheri Crawley, CEO of Pretty Brown Girl, LLC. in Detroit, Michigan. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — The Pretty Brown Girl (PBG) brand has been sparking excitement across the country for the last year. Founded by Sheri Crawley, a Detroit mother of two little girls, Pretty Brown Girl’s sole mission…
Kinky Tees owner and designer, Lisa Love shared her vision for her chic tees. It’s “to make shirts that accentuate and celebrate natural beauty, natural hair, or natural curves with style.” She is truly dedicated to her clothing line and meticulously ensures that the quality of every piece is top notch. “I wear t-shirts all the time and wanted to create pieces that went beyond athletic wear. Kinky Tees are unique and versatile. Each item…
Summer is NOT over…no…it’s not and even when it is, I plan to do all I can to bottle it up and keep the fun going With that said, allow me to share a few pics of my summer style with you! Heading to a concert… A night out with the girls… I’m constantly adding pictures on my facebook page so be sure to click LIKE! ^^more styles that represent moi!
Do you have a hair goal? I definitely do… While wearing relaxed hair, it grew past my shoulders. Though I’m in no rush, I’ll feel like I’ve accomplished something major with my hair once my natural tresses pass my shoulders like these sistahs!
Did you catch my video featuring this lovely scarf!? The gracious founders of Osisi Africa, Chioma Achebe and Osub Ahmed, graciously sent that scarf and in turn I shared the love by telling my Youtube viewers and Facebook friends about the wonderful items on their site!! Several went to their Facebook page right away and clicked like to stay abreast of new additions to their website! (It’s always nice to tell business owners who sent…
While celebrating the achievements of my intellectually gifted line sister, Hadiyah, her dear friend, Jay Ali (writer and director of Black and Single TV), took the opportunity to snap a few pics. She recently earned her Ph.D. in Physics! Hadiyah is the 4th African American and the 2nd African American woman to finish with this degree from University of Alabama in Birmingham. In her spare time, among other activities, she writes poetry and encourages youth…
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While perusing the web in search of new-to-me, creative beings, I came across a documentary by Zina Saro-Wiwa and I immediately reached out to her in hopes of sharing her creations with my readers. I was moved by her strength as she sat in the barber’s chair while a friend filmed the BIG CHOP. Her initial reaction, “This isn’t attractive.” Those of us who struggled initially with the concept of cutting our hair can definitely…
