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Black Enough

If I’m not really Black, could someone please tell my hair and my ass?” – Rainbow Johnson Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others as I embark on … Continue reading →

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Hair

What do you feel it’s so important to love your hair?  Hair is one of the first things people see and it represents you as a person. How you care about your hair showcases who you are, so love and … Continue reading →

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The Icon

I can’t possibly pinpoint one person who stands as my icon, but I find the sheer power and beauty that’s found withing and around Black women to be truly otherworldly. To me, all Black women thriving and surviving in this … Continue reading →

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Brown Skin Girls

I was always told if you don’t have anything to say, or are stuck for words, you simply say, “Thank you”. Therefore, I say thank you to Derrick for this beautiful photo. When I first saw it at Derrick j … Continue reading →

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Perfection in Hopes of Protection

Mothers and daughters often share a complicated relationship with hair. The desire for neatness can cause pain while expressing care. When I was young, I would protest when my Filipina mother curled my hair. It made her so frustrated that … Continue reading →

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