Archive for 2008
Love, Not H8
Sometimes, when we’re watching an old film, or listening to classic rock, my husband will wistfully say, “I wish I had lived during the sixties.” To which I always respond — not I. In the 60′s, life was peace, love, and The Beatles for some. For others, it was Motown, protests, fire hoses, and hatred. [...]
Comment of the Week – Asha Mandala
One thing I try hard not to be, is judgmental. And when I read the story of Asha Mandala — the Trinidadian born woman who had set her sights on becoming the Guinness World Record holder for the World’s Longest Dreadlocks, I saw nothing but judgment. The Orlando Sentinel article provoked 75 comments, many of [...]
Beautiful Black Bloggers – Zandile Blay
I’m a girl who clicks around the Internets, and I’ve noticed something — whenever there’s a list of “bloggers we want to see in bikinis” or “most beautiful bloggers,” there’s a distinct lack of melanin in the women featured on the list. What’s with that? It’s noticeable to me because I am part of a [...]
I Love Clutch!
One of my favorite online magazines — OK, my FAVORITE online magazine, is Clutch Magazine. When I was just a new blogger on the block, the editor Dede saw potential in me and featured Afrobella on their site. It meant the world to me and the lovefest is mutual – Clutch has been tremendously supportive [...]
Magical Minerals
My mineral makeup experiences have been hit or miss. Initially I was a believer in Philosophy’s The Supernatural, but then I realized how deathly ashy I looked in some of my photographs and it occurred to me, maybe it’s my makeup’s fault! An interview I had with renowned makeup artist James Vincent confirmed my suspicions: [...]
Sparrow Sang For Me
Almost exactly a year ago, I had the interview of a lifetime. The all time calypso king of the world, The Mighty Sparrow was set to come to Miami for a special show at the Arsht Center called Calypso at Dirty Jim’s. Non-Caribbean readers, let me explain how big this was for me. Sparrow is [...]
Lashtastic Eye Magic
If your eyes are the windows to the soul, then your lashes are the drapes. And you want to have gorgeous, knock-em-dead drapes, right? I’ve noticed that even bellas who go on the record as “not wearing makeup” pay special attention to their lashes. I know quite a few women who would rather leave the [...]
Celebrating With Curls
When I originally scheduled this giveaway, it wasn’t with forethought of this historic occasion. But in light of the news that Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States, it seems like an even more appropriate celebration! This giveaway is especially for my transitioning bellas! I recently did a post about a popular [...]
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!!!!
I am Twittering at the speed of light, so if you want to know my thoughts as the evening progresses, click here! Barack Obama has been elected 44th President of the United States of America. My heart is full to bursting. I can’t stop crying. Tell me how you feel!!! edited at 8 a.m. — [...]
Today’s the Day!!
How long have we been waiting for this day? Election Day 2008, and history hangs in the balance. Will America elect Barack Obama? The polls and endorsements overwhelmingly indicate yes. Already Dixville Notch has weighed in, Obama beat McCain 15 to 6. I don’t want to predict that the numbers will go that way, but [...]
Rest In Peace, Madelyn Dunham
Barack Obama’s grandmother, Madelyn Dunham passed away today, at the age of 86. A day before the election that could make her grandson the next President of the United States. Barack Obama revealed the information to a crowd of supporters today: “She’s gone home,” Obama said as tens of thousands of rowdy supporters at the [...]
Join Me On Facebook!
I have a confession to make. I haven’t logged into my MySpace account in like a year or more. Somewhere along the line it just got too messy for me — I tried to keep my real life friends and my Afrobella friends separate with two different accounts and I got so overwhelmed I just [...]
African Pride Giveaway Winners
Let’s not postpone this any longer! The winners of the African Pride shampoo and leave in conditioner giveaway are: KindredSmile Laquita Mrs. McKinzie GloLady TT Baby Haiti Girl Brandiss Zoe Margaret Cooley Shanessence Congratulations! Please e mail me at bella@afrobella.com with your real name and mailing address, and either way I’ll be e mailing you [...]
Happy Historic Halloween!
Halloween on the weekend before the most historic election in recent history. Wow. I spotted this pumpkin over at Yes We Carve and thought it was awesome! I don’t know what I’ll be doing tonight, but whatever it is – I’m thinking of dressing up as the Lady of Rage — I rock rough and [...]
Fitzroy, Music, And Hair As Expression
Living in Miami for a decade has had its benefits — most notable of which has been a collection of really intelligent, talented, wonderful friends. One of the coolest people in the city (in my humble opinion), is Jason Fitzroy Jeffers. When I first got to know Jason, he was a respected local journalist. Then [...]
