I hesitated to write this. I really did. I wrote about this topic a decade ago and it inspired me to create a short documentary (Colour Me Bad: Third Coast Hip Hop) for my senior thesis in college. At the time, I thought my passionate guerilla film had the power to really change the hip… Read more »
This weekend a brother tried to holla at me by yelling out, “Say dark meat, come here!” I was high off the very black vibes at the Cali HBCU Reunion, bouncing in my #BlackGirlMagic as I strutted across the yard, and feeling myself in all my glory after a much needed day with black people…. Read more »
It happened again, another innocent Black man was murdered by police. The outrage is growing as we struggle to bring value to Black lives. People are beginning to feel powerless. Don’t give up hope. We still have a long way to go but these steps will help us in our pursuit of justice. Educate Yourself… 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 »
My friend and I were recently discussing the sweeping normalization of the infamous Plan B pill. For those who are unaware, it is a “morning after” pill, designed to alter a woman’s cycle to prevent pregnancy after “unprotected” sex and can be taken up to 72 hours after the act. In the past five years,… Read more »
Originally posted on 1shadysun.com at shady sun, we believe that, whether they are conscious of it or not, the most enduringly successful pop cultural icons enrich their work with the symbolism of an acutely deliberate variety. drawing from the rich [and often intersecting] archetypes of astrology, numerology, mythology, tarot, etc, the themes and motifs of these “stars” seem… 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 »
We continue our journey 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. This excerpt is from “Inner Journeys: The Birth of a Poet” by Kathy Morris. A collection of provocative poems chart her… Read more »
I began writing this as a letter to myself. My former self. My present self. My future self. I hope it’s able to bring light to someone other than me. Dear Black Girl, Your journey is not an easy one. Many will claim to know your experience, claim to respect it. But only a few… Read more »
In this episode we discuss Nursing. Should you nurse? What do you do if you can’t nurse? Would you let another woman nurse your child? When should you stop nursing? Goddess Exchange is a series of dialogue between women of the color from various cities around the world. We are promoting healthy relationships between women…. Read more »
Holistic Locs: The Pursuit of Beauty This past September, I started my loc journey for the second time. The first started back in my senior year of college. I went to a “round the way” salon and started them off with perfectly coiffed coils drenched in black gel, and was told to come back in… Read more »
In honor of Kwanzaa and the spirits of Umoja, we share the first episode of Goddess Exchange: Houston Holistic Pregnancy. Watch Now Goddess Exchange is a series of dialogue between women of the color from various cities around the world. We are promoting healthy relationships between women. And starting the conversations that will inspire the… Read more »
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 »
One Day, My Kids Will Be Black by Aleichia I’ve deeply considered having kids in a world where they will be black, where the color of their skin and the implications it asserts on their character will constantly be assumed as their reality. It’s not something I can control. I can’t decide to bore white… Read more »
A little over a month ago, I came back from a solo two week long adventure to Iceland, London and Paris. Having had time to marinate on all that happened and all the insights gained, I’m sharing them with you in the hopes that you navigate your own adventures with awareness. But first, I’ll start… 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 »
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 »
Pursuit of Nappiness: Ask Vann Column Send your questions for Vann Cosmetics to answer on our blog by commenting below or email pursuitofnappingess@gmail.com subject ‘Ask Vann’ Pursuit of Nappiness: Should I stop using sulfates? Vann Cosmetics: Sulfates have been used in the cosmetic industry for decades, without any issues. So, why are… 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 »
the 3 C’s of 2015: concentrate, conserve, capitalize [an article of empowerment by Shady Sun] i previously touched on the numerology of the year 2015 and its 8 [2+0+1+5 = 8] vibration over at my blog, Shady Sun. in hopes of making this energy more accessible and efficient, i have devised a sensible system to… Read more »