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 »
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 »
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 »
Crystal Good is a writer poet. Quantum Christian. Tunk player. Libra charmer. Underdog cheerleader. She is also the first Social Media Senator for the Digital District for West Virginia. Meet Crystal Good on “I am on the Pursuit of Nappiness” A series featuring various artist and ambitious entrepreneurs who embody what it means to be… 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
2015 Checklist by Terell Green January 1st, 2015, Midnight: While many across the globe, partied 2015 in with true style, I sat on my couch, remote in hand, and prepping for bed. Sounds boring, unbelievable and plain ole’ sad coming from the boy who spent previous NYEs, smashing back six packs, throwing back shots of… 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 »
Finding the Perfect Partner by Asha Jackson There is a phenomena buzzing in the love/romance sector of holistic education, that many people are jumping on. So far, I’ve seen a TEDxTAlK on the subject as well as many YouTube educators reflect on their own experiences with the practice. It is marriage. Not a completely… Read more »
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 Part 2- The Black Man In Part 2 of the the first installation of the Goddess Exchange DC we take a deeper look into the black man. Discusses the struggles of black love & our affection towards our men, the damages of the “Willie Lynch” syndrome, and sooo… 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 »
The African Headdress is more than just a fashion statement. Yes, African women look fierce when they adorn their heads with these beautiful colors and patterns. But the ‘duku’ or ‘gele’ is a statement worn to show prosperity and worn during different religious ceremonies. As black women, we’ve begun to wear our headdress to honor… Read more »