- Naturally Happy Hair
Naturally Happy Hair
So, have you seen it yet? Naturally Happy Hair Magazine! Natural Hair & Lifestyle...
Look how happy my hair is while I read the pages...
The first edition is the spring edition-…
- The Truth Natural Hair Brunch
The Truth Natural Hair Brunch Review
What does the truth mean to you?
For me, the truth means finding an inner peace. Our event on April 20th, used natural hair as a vehicle to help others find…
- Richmond Natural Hair Brunch
The Truth about The Truth Bruch (Richmond Vir…
Forgive me, i have not been completely clear about the intentions for The Truth Brunch.
See, it does not matter WHY or WHEN you went natural. It does even matter if…
- Hairstory Natural Hair Salon Rancho Cucamonga CA
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- amika Fletcher
Natural Hair Salon Houston TX: Natural Resour…
I am a strong beliver that once you go natural, your world changes. Not just because of your hair style - but a new desire to live healthier than you…
- Quvenzhané Wallis
Quvenzhané Wallis
I saw the movie poster a few weeks back and my interest was peeked. So many questions. Why doesn't she have natural hair off camera? What is this movie about…
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Quvenzhané Wallis
I saw the movie poster a few weeks back and my interest was peeked. So many questions. Why doesn’t she have natural hair off camera? What is this movie about anyway? I’m a always very hesitant about movies featuring people of color. I always ask myself, What stereotype will this movie embrace?
I read a movie description
“Faced with both her hot-tempered father’s fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love.”
I watched the trailer and look through pictures and I wanted to cry. So you mean she could be an orphan? But but is so sad…whah
I am so proud, Miss. Quvenzhané Wallis is the youngest nominee of Academy Award for Best Actress. (not just youngest African-American) Impressive. She received the nominee from her role Hushpuppy in Beast of the Southern Wild.
Origin of her name? According to Wiki “Qu” from her mother’s name Qulyndreia “Ven” from her father’s name Venjie and the end Zhane from the word fairy in Swahili.
The internet is giving the movie rave reviews.
What do you think kinnky ladies – have you seen the movie?
2012 was the Year of the Afro
Wishing you a healthy, and prosperous new year filled with lots of love!!
2012 has definitley been the year of the afro. While some predicted it would be a short fad, the natural hair movement continues to grow.
To name a few new 2012 hair sightings…
- Oscar: Viola Davis and Esperanza Spading
- Rappers Lil Mama and Snoop Dogg
- Teachable Moments by Melissa Perry-Harris
- Halle Berry
- Oprah on two O Magazine covers
- Wayne County prosecutor Lisa Lindsey
- Even White women are wearing afros
Nicki Minaj claimed to be a long time member of team natural under her many wigs.
Despite all the positive attention naturals have received, Rhonda Lee (anchor), and Howard University show how controversial natural hair still is in 2012.
My favorite natural hair moment of 2012
Drum Roll Please…
Prince
I wonder what naturalhair trends we will see in 2013?
Thank you veteran Shoshana Johnson
Yesterday, President Obama paid a Veterans Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where he laid a wreath and met with US war veterans.
Today, Kinnks thought of one specific veteran Shoshana Johnson. Panamanian-born, Johnson was the first Black or Latina female prisoner of war in the military history of the United States.
During a gun fight, Johnson suffered bullet wounds and was captured and held for 22 days.
A rescue mission of the US Marine Corps freed Johnson on April 2003.
In an interview with Kent State University – Johnson describes she is not thrilled with the recognition of first Black Prisoner of War because it does not represent her hard work, or accomplishments – it represents an accident.
I was shocked when I heard Johnson was part of the same unit as the much-publicized Jessica Lynch. Critics have accused the media of providing Lynch more recognition due her race verses the images of Johnson with ruffled braids.
In 2010, Johnson published I’m Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen—My Journey Home.
Kinnks gives a special
THANK YOU to ALL
the men and women who have severed in our
United States Armed Forces
Halle Berry Afro and Donyale Luna
Have you seen the November cover of Interview Magazine Germany?
The magazine features a highly textured Halle Berry. Yay! I do not know if it was done on purpose, but the cover seemed Donyale Luna-esque. It would make perfect sense given Luna’s relationship with Andy Warhol and the 70s theme.
Luna was the first African-American super model featured on Vogue. It is said that she posed to cover her nose, an ethnically rich feature.
France seems to be treatin’ Berry goood….
Did You Vote Yet? Images of First Time Voters
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- Striking a militant pose, this activist is part of a march led by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. to integrate the suburb of Cicero, Illinois, in September 1966 (Source: CUNY Women’s Leadership)
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- Two smiling women stand outdoors and hold signs reading “Vote Baby Vote” and “Voting is People Power,” c. 1970. (Photo by Gabriel Hackett /Getty Images)
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- REPUBLICAN PARTY COURTS BLACK VOTERS IN 1868 – In a rare 4-page campaign pamphlet urges freedmen to vote for Gen. Grant for President. It explains that the Republican Party emancipated “the colored man” and is “in favor of universal freedom.” “Elect them and your rights are ensured.” “THE FIRST VOTE” shows freedmen, free blacks, and Union soldiers proudly casting their ballots in the South. (Source: africanamericancollection.com)
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- RECONSTRUCTION ERA (c. 1865-1877) – AFRICAN AMERICANS VOTE FOR THE FIRST TIME! In March 1867, The above sketch from Harper’s Weekly shows the “REGISTRATION OF COLORED VOTERS” in Richmond, Va. (Source: africanamericancollection.com)
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