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 »
Balane: Bringing Darkness to the Light by Asha Jackson There is a time for everything. With the Autumn Equinox on September 23rd, came a perfectly balanced 24 hour period of half day and half night. As summer ended, so did long days and short nights. With the fall and winter, come shorter days and longer… 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 »
On August 9, 2014, Michael (Mike) Brown, an 18 year-old unarmed black man, was shot dead by officer Darren Wilson of the Ferguson Police Department. Within moments of his death the citizens of Furgeson, Missouri, some eye witnesses, began to document the shooting. For the first time, we the people received the news before the… Read more »
Treasuring Pleasure by Asha Jackson I recently did an exercise that posed the question: What brings you pleasure? When I think of pleasure, my mind automatically delves into the darker, more naughty realms of life including the richness of triple layer chocolate cake and the happy endings that follow massages from a lover. All of… 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 »
Zaje Williams, 24, Philadelphia, PA The Pursuit: I am in PURSUIT of….my reality. I am pursuing the reality that I envision for myself (constantly looking to catch up to her). In other words my FUTURE self. Follow Zaje: @GODXONHI Photographer: Khiry Robison khiry.worrell@yahoo.com @KHIHUEMAN_ Follow us @PursuitofNappi for more fun giveaways.
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 »
Meet Cid Ninja 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. Name: Cid Ninja Occupation: Singer Age: 22 years old Hometown: New York City Pursuit: I’m in pursuit of the dimensional/evolutionary… 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 »