my mother never told me to stay out of the sun
My mother never told me to stay out of the sun. I was never burdened with the tragedy of darkness, never locked my fingers across my brow for shade on rainless ...
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oldie but goodie: quit your job and move to paris
It practically took me 18 years to really get American culture. So France still feels... "entry-level."
the colorlessness of black
When unable to rely on stereotypical physical characteristics how does one define who they are?
Thando Hopa: Choosing Pretty
Thando's story is not one of being confident despite being different; it's one of understanding difference in a larger unifying context as well as tuning into o...
maya lives on
I like to think that when you live a life that breathes life into others you never really die.
hair confession: my boyfriend didn’t like my natural hair
...all I wanted to do was Skype my boyfriend. He’ll still think I’m beautiful, I thought.
black hair in paris: champagne & cheveux
It's been over a year since I moved to Paris and I'm finally starting to discover the Black hair products and Services that are available here! Check out what I...
why nigeria’s economic potential matters
Knowing what you can be and where you can go is in and of itself a mandate to get going.
black hair in paris: polished hair care salon
This one's for fellow expats who have yet to find a Salon in Paris that they trust or for those thinking about starting a business abroad!
discuss: what’s holding you back?
Sometimes in order to grow it's necessary to "kill your babies."
growing pains: dealing with the lows of transitioning
Transitioning can be pretty discouraging when your hair doesn't turn out as expected. But there are ways to deal some of the emotional frustrations of that awkw...
Relaxers Won’t be Around for Long
I see the demise of relaxers. The caustic chemical treatments that straighten kinky hair will fall as natural hair solidifies its place as a staple and not a fa...