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Our second meetup on Tue July 20th was a success!
The success is definitely attributed to…
...Melisa (created giveaways, took pictures and notes) Thank you!
...Venue Touch Ov Soul Thank you!
... and lastly, to all the beautiful naturals that said they were coming, and came! Thank you!
After an ice breaker to get acquainted we opening up one big group discussion. I quickly learned people didn’t attend for information, but more for the fellowship.
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I have been a fan of India from her first album. Her positive words of wisdom are refreshing, and a much needed break from the average songs of gyration. I’ve grown listening to her music, knowing that “I am not me hair”, and I should love my “Brown Skin” or its okay not to be the average girl in a music “Video”! I can go on for days on India….
Beautiful Flower was inspired by the girls at Oprah’s school in South Africa.
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Guest Blogger: Tiffany
Tiffany left the comforts of Linden, NJ in order to embark on a new adventure in Philadelphia, PA. After 5 years and becoming a fine connoisseur of ramen noodles, she graduated within the top percentile of her class and received her BArch. from Temple University. Upon graduation, she started working at a nationally recognized architecture firm and began her quest to save the world – one building at a time. In the spring of 2009, Tiffany entered amongst the elite as a registered architect; and has been committed to advancing the field through various diversity initiatives such as bringing awareness to elementary school students and mentoring college bound young adults. Tiffany does not like chocolate – nor does she care for pastel colors. She enjoys long walks on the beach and enhancing the beauty and spirit of her old Victorian-styled home with her bare hands. When she is not tending to her afro, she is cuddled up with a good inspirational book, listening to loud rock music or encouraging her musician husband to never lose faith and continue on his quest to become a rock star.
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So.
I was one of those people that were born with a FULL head of hair… It seems like from the very beginning that I was destined to have a life full of hair stories…I am finally beginning to realize that my hair is actually a vehicle for my strength and wisdom today.
My journey begins with the legendary straighten comb and tiny braids and cornrows with beads on the ends… These were my mother’s saving graces…
They seemed to be the only thing to make my hair manageable – or maintained and presentable for a period of time…
BUT… not only did I have a full head of hair – I was tender headed…
Sadness.
Pain.
Tears.
I am sure that this was not a place that any mother would want to see their daughter. It was horrible.
No matter what she did – I was either:
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We are in the process of moving…
Please excuse our absence this week.
If you are in the Richmond area… we hope to see you on the 20th!
Natural Hair Meetup
Tuesday July 20, 2010 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location Touch Ov Soul
14 North 18th Street Richmond, VA
Join us for positive natural hair discussions
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Thanks for sending your Kinnks photos….
Some popular past post for your reading pleasure…
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Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist. Although she disliked being categorized, Simone is most associated with jazz music. Simone originally aspired to become a classical pianist, but her work covers an eclectic variety of musical styles that include classical, jazz, blues, soul, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. Through out her musical career, Nina Simone wore afro, and traditional African inspired styles like the one in the video.
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Ain’t Got No…I’ve Got Life
Appreciation. We can get caught up in every day activities very easily. Everyday small thing, especially the materialistic stuff. The fact is we are blessed that we have LIFE! Sing it!
