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…
I monitor how much negativity I take in each day.So it took me a few days to even process this: Colorado GOP Representative Lauren Boebert voted against—and mocked—the CROWN Act.…
“When safety depends on awareness instead of standards, the burden quietly shifts onto the people most at risk.” I received this wonderful article written by Shalwah Evans with Consumer Reports…
Black women are already fluent in hair.What too many conversations ignore is what hair is trying to tell us about the body, the nervous system, and the life being lived…
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…
