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 »
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 »
Lady Dork She’s got style & flexibility. Lady Dork is based in NYC. She’s currently doing a tour, so you might catch her in your area. If not, she also offers a reasonably priced “Starting Point” guide online. www.ladydork.com Anacostia Yogi IG: AnacostiaYogi If you’re in the DC area be sure to grab a… 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 »
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 »
Pursuit of Nappiness presents Goddess Exchange DC 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 change we need to see in our communities. Goddess Exchange DC is the first installation… Read more »
One of the biggest complaints women have are the pains they experience during menstruation. Although most women experience these symptoms it is in no way “normal.” But because we’ve become so out of tune with our bodies (essentially ourselves) we’re in a world of pain during this time. Our cycle should be a time where… Read more »
It’s important that we treat our bodies right while We Are in Pursuit. After seeing the documentary Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead, I was inspired to start juicing. A huge part of my pursuit is eating healthy. I’m aware of all of the harmful toxins in our daily American diet. Just the thought of the chemicals… Read more »
What is the Pursuit of Nappiness? The Pursuit of Nappiness is a t-shirt line designed to encourage and involve the conscious mind on a journey towards loving, accepting, and having pride for your roots. To create a network of support for purpose driven individuals that inspire and encourage the world. And to utilize art as… Read more »