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Goddess Exchange NOLA: Black Women and Mental Illness

The Goddess Exchange is a series dedicated to bridging the gaps within the sisterhood of Black women so that we may learn, share, and grow together! Goddess Exchange: NOLA shines light on mental illness in Black Women. On the 5th day of Kwanzaa December 30, 2015 we gathered in the spirit of NIA- Purpose at… Read more »

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Holistic Locs: The Pursuit of Beauty

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 »

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Ask Vann: Should I Dye My Hair?

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 Pursuit of Nappiness: Should I dye my hair? Vann Cosmetics: Studies have shown that approximately 75% of women color their hair, and the percentage… Read more »

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20 Women: Advice for Women in their 20s

20 Women were asked to give advice to other women in their 20s. This is what they said: 1  The advice I would like to share with women in their 20’s would be: 1. Don’t Compromise your values or goals. 2. Learn to trust your instincts and don’t be swayed by your feelings. 3. Be… Read more »