Enjoy another testimony in the black hair world as another of our guest bloggers, Dana Barka, President of Barka Communications, Inc., shines a light on her hair journey. Kinky Curly Me: How My Natural Hair Journey Changed Me From the Inside Out I’m always the first to say it: Hair is our most natural accessory….
Tag: African American
[Guest Blogger Spotlight] It’s A Woman World: Adventures in Black Hair – Part 1
I’m not sure if you have noticed but more African American women have decided to start wearing their hair in the it’s naturally curly state. No relaxers, no flat irons, just a good wash and go. To some cultures this may not be news but to our culture it is a major shift in not…
[Guest Blogger Spotlight] It’s A Woman’s World: Adventures in Black Hair – Part 1
I’m not sure if you have noticed but more African American women have decided to start wearing their hair in the it’s naturally curly state. No relaxers, no flat irons, just a good wash and go. To some cultures this may not be news but to our culture it is a major shift in not…
Celebrating 100 Years of Sisterly Love: Ode to my DST
I’ve been blessed to have been chosen to be a part of the most astounding, worldly African-American Sorority by the name of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Established by 22 innovative, courageous, collegiate women on January 13, 1913, on the campus of Howard University, our sorority is rooted deep in community aid, political empowerment and…
[Real Talk] Colorism: Racism from Inside the African American Culture – My American Story
I’m interrupting my normal Monday Motivation to touch on a topic that I’ve been waiting to write about and after watching yesterday’s “Who is Black in America?” special, I have more than enough reasons to speak on the topic. Last night, Soledad O’Brien reported on the mysterious Colorism issue within the African-American race. For those…
Risk-Y Business: “Go Get It” and My Big Announcement
Last Saturday I did it again. I stepped out of my zone and went to a business function by myself…ok maybe not totally by myself but I meet a couple of my friends/co-workers there. The event was entitled “Go Get It: Moving Forward with Your Vision” and the audience was filled with young, African-American entrepreneurs…
Risk-Y Business: “Go Get It” and My Big Announcement
Last Saturday I did it again. I stepped out of my zone and went to a business function by myself…ok maybe not totally by myself but I meet a couple of my friends/co-workers there. The event was entitled “Go Get It: Moving Forward with Your Vision” and the audience was filled with young, African-American entrepreneurs…
H.E.R. Crisis 