Category: Issues
Tyra Declares National Real Hair Day
Tyra Banks is beautiful. Tyra Banks is ambitious. When Tyra Banks gets on a topic, she gets down into it and involves herself in a way that few other models-turned-talkshow hosts do. So when I read that Tyra was declaring September 8 National Real Hair Day just in time for the new season of The [...]
Remembering Old Marcus Garvey
122 years ago, a great man was born. Marcus Mosiah Garvey was a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator of tremendous note. Garvey was a controversial leader who believed firmly in the power of unity in the black community. His quotes are so often used but — in my opinion — infrequently contemplated [...]
Solange Knowles – You Already Know
Well, well, well. It seems after all the back and forth and hubbub has died down, Solange is working the TWA like nobody’s business. Do I even need to add my opinion here? No, but I will. She looks gorgeous. Stunning. It reveals her features to exquisite effect. I love, love, love it. Will this [...]
Afrobella of the Month: Queen Ifrica
In the music industry today, finding artists who truly understand the importance and effect of their image is rare. Even moreso when it comes to females. It can seem like socially conscious musicians like Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, Tanya Stephens, and India Arie are anomalies of the industry. Compare their success to the stars who [...]
Accessorize Your Natural Hair
One of the most common complaints I get from my fellow Afrobellas is this: “Bella, I’m bored with my hair! What can I do with it?” So, so much. If you’re not into twists, twist-outs, cornrows, up-dos or frohawks, you can do what I always do… keep it simple and rock a stunning hair accessory. [...]
How NOT to Care For Your Child’s Hair
“Your little girl is an angel most of the time… until you sit her down between your knees to comb her hair. Then it’s tears and squeals and tantrum time. I don’t have kids myself (yet), but trust me – I know. I was once that little girl. And I can tell you from experience, [...]
CNN Black in America 2 Liveblog
6:56 p.m. CST — Bellas and fellas, this is my first ever venture into the exciting world of liveblogging. I’m doing this because the folks behind CNN’s Black in America 2 reached out to me, and promised that they’d be looking out for our opinions. I know I’ve got some brilliant readers, so please – [...]
