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Kris commented on Society and Culture's blog post Is the Natural Hair Movement Just for Black Women?"I see it from both angles. On one side, the natural hair movement is uniquely a "woman of color" experience if you specifically look at particular racial and cultural elements that are attached to what it means to be black with natural/non…"
Anya commented on Society and Culture's blog post Is the Natural Hair Movement Just for Black Women?"I like the fact that this article is written from an objective view point. In my opinion it gives us a fresh perspective on how the beauty standard is being challenged on every end. As women of color we've had to fight up hill in…"
Linda Harding-Bond commented on Society and Culture's blog post Is the Natural Hair Movement Just for Black Women?"I have a very difficult time caring about the reasons that white women choose to rock their curls. I would love to have seen this article address this issue solely from the perspective of women of color. The beauty industry still uses a…"
Kwan Stafford commented on Society and Culture's blog post A Book that Reveals the Painful Truth about Black Women's History in the United States"@ Samrawit I had the pleasure of reading this book, it is so worth it. It'll definitely give you a connection to our past as well as give you a new understanding as to why so many of us are they way we are today. Please read this…"
Samrawit Blissett commented on Society and Culture's blog post A Book that Reveals the Painful Truth about Black Women's History in the United States"I'm trying to connect this to life in the present for black women... the whole era of white men using rape as terror might be why black women don't date outside their race... "
Society and Culture posted a blog postA Book that Reveals the Painful Truth about Black Women's History in the United States
This last semester, I had the pleasure of taking an African American Studies course with Professor Danielle L. McGuire. To my pleasant surprise, it turned out to be the best class I've taken in my entire collegiate career so far. One of the most interesting books assigned to us to read was At The Dark End Of The Street…See More
Society and Culture posted a blog postRedefining Neatness in a New Black Hair Paradigm
Today, more women are embracing natural hair and expanding and shifting today's beauty paradigm to embrace curlier textures. At the same time, I've heard many people say: "I don't mind natural hair on women - as long as it is neat." I can't help but interrupt and ask: "What do you mean by 'neat'? What is 'neat'…See More
Society and Culture posted a blog postMelissa Harris-Perry: There's big business in black hair (Video + Commentary)
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyWe found this video (above) particularly insightful, considering the evolving landscape of black hair today and…See More
Society and Culture posted a blog postDear Detroit: Change is Coming, With Or Without You
Dear Detroit: The Michigan Republican Party really likes you. Why? Because in order to accomplish goals that they are concocting against your interests, they are making some serious bets that you are NOT going to vote this year. Unfortunately, if you choose not to vote in the elections this year, change is definitely…See More
Society and Culture posted a blog postThe Invisible Cloak of Suspicion Chained to Today's American Black Male
A culture of paranoia encapsulates American black men within an invisible cloak of suspicion from birth. It is a cloak that passes down to every new generation of black men, who at some point in their lives come across a situation that makes them realize: I am not equal. While local, state and national laws may appear to…See More
Kwan Stafford commented on Society and Culture's blog post The Trayvon Martin Case: The Shooting of an Innocent Black Male Teen"I agree this is very disturbing. However we can't live our lives wondering when is the next time racism and bigotry will rear its ugly head. Instead we need to educate ourselves and our children on how to recognize it as well as how…"
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A Book that Reveals the Painful Truth about Black Women's History in the United States
Posted on July 8, 2012 at 2:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
This last semester, I had the pleasure of taking an African American Studies course with Professor Danielle L. McGuire. To my pleasant surprise, it turned out to be the best class I've taken in my entire collegiate career so far. One of the most interesting books assigned to us to read was…
Continue Redefining Neatness in a New Black Hair Paradigm
Posted on June 23, 2012 at 9:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Today, more women are embracing natural hair and expanding and shifting today's beauty paradigm to embrace curlier textures. At the same time, I've heard many people say: "I don't mind natural hair on women - as long as it is neat." I can't help but interrupt and ask: "What do you mean by 'neat'? What is…
Is the Natural Hair Movement Just for Black Women?
Posted on June 17, 2012 at 10:00pm 4 Comments 1 Like
You are literally witnessing a paradigm shift within black beauty today, where black women are increasingly embracing their natural curls and letting go of chemically-processed treatments and styles. The shift has become such a powerful movement that various hair product companies are updating their lines, creating…
Don't You Dare Say the V Word!
Posted on June 17, 2012 at 11:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Who knew that saying the "V" word (dare I say it? Vagina!) would get a woman silenced in a legislative forum? This past week, Michigan State Representative Lisa Brown spoke up about dramatic mandates restricting women's rights and their ability to get an abortion in Michigan, and was silenced when she…
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