Motivated to Love by MLK
Read the best motivational quotes by MLK that we should all aspire to live up to. Let’s remember the point of this holiday and proceed with love and respect.
All posts tagged: real talk
5 Tweets Reveal the Hypocrisy of How America Expects Black People to React to Tragedy
In the aftermath of the Charleston shooting, this article nails everything that is wrong with the way American society treats tragedies across different racial groups. 5 Tweets Reveal the Hypocrisy of How America Expects Black People to React to Tragedy.
The Truth About Natural Hair & The Natural Hair Movement
There is one major problem with the natural hair movement. Whether it was an unwitting happenstance or a conscious effort by some, the natural hair movement has created a monolithic view of what it means to be natural.
Truth in Black & White
Hatred. I’ve never really understood it. There are few tangible things in this world that I actually hate and even fewer people. I say tangible because I hate some ideologies, or notions, if you will–for example, injustice and hatred itself.
Lupita & Elmo Talk About Skin
Another reason why I love this girl! Lupita Nyong’o is doing the most in promoting natural hair and loving oneself. Such a burden shouldn’t fall on one set of shoulders, but if it had to, I’m certainly glad it was hers! And kudos to Sesame Street for stepping in the right direction. Not only in this instance, but also in its previous attempt of promoting self love for African American hair. Well done to all. Keep the love flowing! Peace, Love, and Live Life Full, P.A.
Princess Hair
I had to share this because it is so beautiful. The video speaks for itself.
What Does “The Natural Hair Movement” Mean to You?
Here’s another real talk discussion coming at you. Lately, it seems there has been some discontent in the natural hair community. I discussed one of the issues in my texture discrimination post. But the newest wave of discontent seems to be fueled by a CurlyNikki post that featured a Caucasian woman with curly hair.
