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As mentioned on my previous post I saw India Arie and John Legend. It was a fabulous show!!
All Alone
My husband, my date for the concert just started a new job in which he could not get out early. Determined to see India I drove an hour to Charlottesville on my own. Once she came on, I danced and boogied all alone to her familiar songs.
First Time I Heard India
In my hometown of New Haven, Connecticut I went into a small independent music store, Cutlers looking for the new Alicia Keys CD. After asking the Asian clerk for help he said, “No you don’t want to get Alicia Keys. Get this new artist India Arie. You will not be disappointed.” From the time I heard “Brown Skin” and “Ready for Love” I was hooked.
Yesterday I went and saw India Arie and John Legend in Charlottesville, Virginia. I had a great time!! India Arie performed a song called Roller Coaster. No you are not mistaken, it’s not on any of her CDs.
While bobbing and dancing I didn’t do a great job video recording, but at least you can hear the words to this song. Before the video began, India introduced the song something along the lines…. Since we’re in Virginia she explained, what is going on with our man Michael Vick?!Read More
Friday night I went to a Natural Hair Meetup. It was refreshing being around all types of naturals.
Laverne, the Meetup Group organizer had a great format. After introductions, we went through anonymous questions people wrote on pieces of paper.
We saw a few reoccurring themes among natural concerns
How has natural effected dating Responses were mixed. In our area of Richmond, Virginia it seems the ladies get less play being natural, but in metropolitan areas like DC it helps meet people.
“Some men just like long or straight hair”, said one of the older ladies thinking about transitioning. One lady explained, she was watching tv with her boyfriend and he said something along the lines, if you ever cut your hair it would be over. The rebel that she is, she went a cut her hair, and he hated it. They broke up soon after. If you’re in a relationship with someone who will breakup because of hair, was it a strong relationship to begin with?
A younger woman with an enormous fro said that her boyfriend liked her kinky twist extensions, but didn’t care for her large and in charge twist outs. He then started to see all the attention her natural hair received, and shut his mouth. He knew good and well someone would be waiting in line to date her!Read More
In my opinion, Laquita is the number one supporter of Natural Hair Online!! You may have seen her featured on several natural hair sites and blogs. She shares her hair journey, and previous stylist expertise on her own blog All Natural . In addition to being heavily involved in the blog community, she specializes in articles related to Natural Hair for Clutch Magazine. I bounce several ideas by Laquita and she gets just as excited as I do AND provides great feedback towards the natural hair cause!! Join our fight by reading below…
Thanks Kiyomi for the info!
Call for Natural Hair Models - Online submission begins June 30. Seeking female/male models for upcoming Black August/Happily Natural Day natural hair show Saturday August 15,2009. All models must be available for rehearsals which will occur Tuesday (starting July 21) evenings at 7:00pm. Please submit 2 pictures of yourself to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with contact information. Submissions must be received no later than July 12,2009. Selected models will be notified by July 17,2009.
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