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Children’s Books Are The Future — What Is Light? Author Markette Shepperd on Inspiring Black Kids

November 15, 2018 by afrobella 49 Comments

Children’s Books Are The Future — What Is Light? Author Markette Shepperd on Inspiring Black Kids

Children’s books are such a fascinating area of Black literature right now. So many new books, new authors, new opportunities – it’s beautiful to behold and so inspiring! After years where there was a dearth of reading material intentionally by and for black boys and girls, we’ve come into a beautiful time of inclusivity, diversity…

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Filed Under: Featured, Issues, Pop Culture, Reviews Tagged With: afrobella interview, Afrobella Kids, authors, children's books, Interviews, kids, kids stuff

#IndieBrandLove — Gwen Jimmere of Naturalicious on Success, Sally Beauty and More!

August 1, 2018 by afrobella 2 Comments

#IndieBrandLove — Gwen Jimmere of Naturalicious on Success, Sally Beauty and More!

One of the coolest things about being an OG in the natural hair and beauty space, is that I’ve had the opportunity to truly watch the space evolve. I’ve seen brands come and go, expand and shrink. I love watching the movers and shakers who approach this industry wisely.  There are so many aspiring entrepreneurs…

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Filed Under: Hair, Issues Tagged With: beauty business, black hair, black owned business, indie brand love, IndieBrandLove, Interviews, natural hair, natural hair products, NATURALICIOUS

My Hair Is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera Is the Children’s Book I Wish I Had as a Kid

May 30, 2018 by afrobella 9 Comments

My Hair Is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera Is the Children’s Book I Wish I Had as a Kid

That moment when you encounter a book that’s a true keeper. That moment when you read a book you wish you had as a child, or wish you had written yourself. I felt all of that, the first time I beheld My Hair Is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera. It’s just so beautiful. The…

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Filed Under: Beauty, Hair, Issues Tagged With: afro art, Afrobella Art, afrobella interview, Art, authors, books, children's books, Cozbi, Interviews, natural hair, natural hair care, the afrobella interview

FORM in Formation — Why I’m Loving This New Natural Hair Product Line

October 3, 2017 by afrobella 6 Comments

FORM in Formation — Why I’m Loving This New Natural Hair Product Line

When I learned that a friend of mine with an impeccable grind had been hired by Walker & Company — maker of genius shaving brand Bevel  — I had a suspicion that something amazing was afoot beyond the world of men’s grooming. Tristan Walker is a savvy entrepreneur who’s in this for the long haul. For…

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Filed Under: Beauty, Featured, Hair Tagged With: Hair, Interviews, natural hair, natural hair products, Reviews, the afrobella interview

Indie Brand Love — La’Roux Cosmetics

October 7, 2016 by afrobella 2 Comments

Indie Brand Love — La’Roux Cosmetics

On Instagram, I use the hashtag #IndieBrandLove to highlight and celebrate the independent brands I’ve tried and can vouch for in terms of product quality. And now I’m sharing that spotlight here on Afrobella.com! Get to know some of my favorite independent fashion, beauty, food and cultural brands and let’s show them a little #IndieBrandLove!…

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Filed Under: Beauty, Makeup Tagged With: African American makeup, indie beauty, indie brand love, indie brands, IndieBrandLove, Interviews, La Roux, LaRoux, Lips, lipstick, makeup, the afrobella interview

Totally Naturalicious –Gwen Jimmere Is Pure Inspiration AND Her Products ROCK!

December 31, 2015 by afrobella 6 Comments

Totally Naturalicious –Gwen Jimmere Is Pure Inspiration AND Her Products ROCK!

Gwen Jimmere is the kind of woman that people admiringly refer to as a “go-getter.” Gwen is the creator of Naturalicious, a genius system of natural hair products. You may recognize her face and name from all of the articles being written about her lately – Gwen is the first African American woman to own a PATENT…

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Filed Under: Hair, Reviews Tagged With: Inspiring Women, Interviews, natural hair, natural hair products, NATURALICIOUS, Reviews

Afrobella Art – Tanekeya Word. Artist, Afrofuturist, Feminist, Visionary.

January 28, 2014 by afrobella 15 Comments

Afrobella Art – Tanekeya Word. Artist, Afrofuturist, Feminist, Visionary.

  In 2011 I tried to launch a regular series called Afrobella Art. The intent was to feature images that inspire and celebrate our unique beauty, and the people who create and curate them. I started out OK but then ran into a wall of FAIL not too long after that because I was in…

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Filed Under: Featured, Issues, Style Tagged With: afro, afro art, Afrobella Art, Art, Featured, Inspiring Women, interview, Interviews, issues, lifestyle, natural hair, Style

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