New legislation, called The Crown Act, has been written to protect people of African decent from discrimination, due to their personal choice of hairstyle. This effort has been long overdue, especially since our worldwide, societal indoctrination has explicitly implied that African hair is undesirable. With the emergence of the natural hair movement, many Black AmericansContinue reading “My Crown Is Beautiful”
Category Archives: Familial Indoctrination Experience
My Umi Plays Spades
It feels like a long time ago since we stressed personal character as being the most important asset a person can possess on a more global level. We instilled these virtues in our children, including integrity and honesty, kindness, gratitude, compassion and a loving spirit. Somehow we have redefined these traits as antiquated or forContinue reading “My Umi Plays Spades”
Unveiling Authentic Beauty
A member of my tribe shared an old college paper that was written in 1972. It completely blew our minds to find that the topic of beauty standards and authenticity was an issue even back then. Read the author’s thoughts. What does it say about how much we’ve changed as a collective? Amazing.
All About Love – My Confession
Do I sound judgmental or preachy to you? Do I come across as if I know it all and have it all worked out? I’m prefect, right? If you have this perception – – I’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you. Now it is the time for me to spill the teaContinue reading “All About Love – My Confession”
I’s Healed! Mask Off !
So far on this blogging journey, I have shared some insight on issues related to colorism and self hate – – prevalent in the black community. Whether you agree or disagree, it is worth researching for yourself and perhaps doing a little soul searching, self evaluation, and metacognition to see if anything applies to you.Continue reading “I’s Healed! Mask Off !”
SELF LOVE OR NAW? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE PRETTY FOR A BLACK GIRL?
“You are so beautiful … to me” is a song originally performed by Joe Cocker. It is one of my favorite from childhood. I recall watching the Bride of Frankenstein while his hauntingly, soulful rendition played in the background. Even then, I connected the song to self love at its most basic. I also connectedContinue reading “SELF LOVE OR NAW? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE PRETTY FOR A BLACK GIRL?”
SALUTE TO THE DIVINE MS. MORRISON
Toni Morrison, one of greatest American writer’s, died on August 6, 2019. She was a prolific author of the African American experience, particularly involving girls and women, and left behind a legacy of work that will forever influence the next generation of writers. As a young girl, I loved reading her books. She told importantContinue reading “SALUTE TO THE DIVINE MS. MORRISON”
Pretty for a Black Girl – The Fractured Mind
“If you’re black stay back, If you’re brown stick around If you’re yellow, you’re mellow If you’re white you’re alright” Negro Nursery Rhyme As early as I can remember, I’ve had two reccurring nightmares. The first involves me trying to escape a place where everyone is a vampire or blood sucking entity. I would coverContinue reading “Pretty for a Black Girl – The Fractured Mind”
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