My mother tried to make my period a special time. She’d take me shopping for bubble baths and tell me that this was my moment to relax. Then PMS and the cramps from the pits of hell rang in. I dreaded my monthly cycle. But then I started searching for all possible remedies (I shared… Read more »
From Miss Strange: Here you are … again. Night after night, you lay with an emptiness and wake up to feel the void deepen. With a sigh you get up to start your day (and almost without a second thought you forego most body cleanliness. You go out and occupy your thoughts so they won’t… Read more »
What do we mean when we say energy? Energy is the life force vibration that makes the world go round. It is me, it is you, it is where we live and work, it surrounds us, embodies us.. is us. We all know the feeling of stepping into a space or engaging with a person… Read more »
When was the last time you felt genuinely happy? The kind of happy that starts from the inner core of your soul, spreads throughout your body and then radiates out your aura, glowing up the world? When was the last time you felt free enough to be un-apologetically you with no fear or hesitation of… Read more »
This is the final week in our series Dear Black Girl. In celebration of #BlackFutureMonth we chose to uplift each other with a series of letters to our younger selves. Sistahs honoring our herstory to light the way for our path. We all know the stereotype of the Angry Black Woman; a hot head, ready to… Read more »
This month we chose to uplift and celebrate the greatness that is #BlackFutureMonth. Dear Black Girl is a series of letters to our younger selves. Sistahs honoring their herstory to light the way for their path. Dear Black Girl in Pursuit of Peace, I know that there is a storm raging around you right… Read more »
In the spirit of Kwanzaa we encourage UJAMMA=COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS: To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and profit from them together. Support the movement. Purchase the new logo sweatshirt and let everyone know you are in pursuit. Click here to purchase: https://teespring.com/pursuit-of-nappiness
Jennifer Nnamani NYC 30 Designer, Jane of all trades Jennifer Nnamani is an artist with a unique story. Born in Nigeria and raised in New York, Jennifer has been making quite a name for herself in the fashion world. From mixing eco-friendly fashion and African style with her line Lady George, to hosting… Read more »
Pursuit of Nappiness: Ask Vann Column Send your questions for Vann Cosmetics to answer by commenting below or email pursuitofnappingess@gmail.com subject ‘Ask Vann.’ You can even tweet us at @PursuitofNappi| @VannCosmetics #AskVann Rene (Pasadena, California): My question is what is the best way to grow out hair that has been treated with chemicals so it… Read more »
With today’s current events these films of the past couldn’t be more relevant. Each one of these films has a whisper that speaks to your spirit. Inspiring you to seek more about the brutal truth of the African roots in America. Here is our list of must watch black films: 1. Sankofa (1993) Sankofa is… Read more »
Pursuit of Nappiness: Ask Vann Column Send your questions for Vann Cosmetics to answer by commenting below or email pursuitofnappingess@gmail.com subject ‘Ask Vann.’ You can even tweet us at @PursuitofNappi| @VannCosmetics #AskVann Can you reverse heat damage? @ShaniSEYso asked, “Sooo I want my curls back. The front is all straight. Can you reverse heat damage?”… Read more »
I recently traveled to California to visit a close friend who recently moved out there. This would be my second time in Cali, but I wanted this trip to be even more grand and amazing than the first time. Back in 2012, I went with my friend who lives there now and we had quite… Read more »
Guilt Trip At the end of February, I traveled alone to Barbados and St.Vincent. Not for any particular reason, other than I love traveling and since my current responsibilities and obligations are minimal, I figured seeing the world at this point in my life is the perfect time. Plus, I found the idea of being… Read more »
This month I have been basking in the sweet, strong love of sisterhood with my fellow black women. Being from the Philly aka the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, one would assume it shouldn’t be hard to come by. Recently it seemed as though that sista gurl love was sparsely found in my… Read more »
Energy Clearing Through Baths by Asha Jackson Since starting my own spiritual journey a few years ago, baths have come to play a major role. As a believer in energy, it has become a habitual practice of mine to clear, purify and uplift my personal energy and space. But regardless of what I do… Read more »
In the finale of the the first installation of the Goddess Exchange DC we take a deeper look into the woman. Discussing issues of Colorism, Black Beauty, Confidence, & more. Share, Like, Grow Goddess Exchange is a series of dialogue between women of the color from various cities around the world. We are promoting healthy… Read more »
It is important that we join together in our Pursuit by supporting our community as we boycott commercial Black Friday and purchase from Black owned businesses. This is by far the greatest way to make our voices heard as we fight for the justice of Mike Brown and countless other unarmed Black citizens that have… Read more »
Meet Zenzile Sky Lark on the Pursuit of Nappiness “I am on the Pursuit of Nappiness” a series featuring various artist and ambitious entrepreneurs who embody what it means to be on the Pursuit of Nappiness. Graphic Designer Zenzile Sky Lark Design: www.zenzileskylark.com Photography: www.photography.zenzileskylark.com Tumblr: honeydripdrops.tumblr.com Instagram @Zenchiru Vimeo: vimeo.com/lalasoy Filmed & Edited by Brittney Sankofa http://brittneysankofa.weebly.com/ Share &… Read more »
Porsha Jamie O’Neal in Pursuit of… justice, peace and genuine respect for everyone. The little girl inside me lacked justice. She lacked someone to fight for her, to save her, to be her voice. So I live my life in pursuit of helping those little people in situations similar or worse than my own. Whether through… Read more »