When I was working as a case manager/counselor in a domestic violence shelter, a family of four came into the shelter one evening. Mom, oldest son, daughter, and young little…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rbTDYHa-2A&t=104s As you collect and donate hair products for people with curly or tightly coiled hair, remember these products can help quite a few demographics in your local area. Even…
Sometimes we find ourselves around people who leave us feeling unsettled—like we have to explain who we are over and over again, defend our intentions, or justify our worth. When…
Big win for dignity, respect, and Black beauty! 🎉 With Governor Josh Shapiro’s signature, the CROWN Act just became law in the 28th state — a groundbreaking step forward in…
In a world where Black women’s hair is constantly judged, questioned, and policed, history just got a little bigger — literally. In New York City, Jessica Martinez has claimed the…
1. Hair Has Been Weaponized Against Black Women for Centuries Enslavers shaved heads to strip identity. Later, Eurocentric beauty standards declared kinky hair “unruly,” “dirty,” or “unprofessional.”When an entire group’s…
There is a particular kind of pressure that Black women know too well — not just from the world outside, but from voices within our own circles. It is the…
https://youtube.com/shorts/LEbdCGbYtSQ?si=5wnnX-BMF6j9HKUK When science reminds us that the earliest mother of all living people was a Black woman, it isn’t just a fact in a textbook. It’s a soft, glowing ember…
Black girls deserve softness.Black girls deserve ease.Black girls deserve care that doesn’t come with a penalty attached. But when it comes to hair care, the world often hands us the…
1. It’s an attempt to avoid admitting difference. Many people feel uncomfortable acknowledging that Black women need a different kind of care.Different products.Different techniques.Different knowledge. Saying “hair is hair” allows…
