Posts Tagged: Essence

ANGRY BLACK WOMEN? YES AND NO

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You know the stereotype of the “angry black woman.” Is it true?  Well, yes black women get angry just like all women, all people.  But the consequences are different for women of color. And of course ‘reality’ shows and so much we see in entertainment only serve to perpetuate stereotypes. In a great article Essence.com… Read more »

THE POWER OF “SO WHAT”: A LESSON FROM BRITTNEY GRINER

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I’m a huge supporter of Baylor basketball star Brittney Griner and Essence Magazine. Of course, I’m a proud Baylor alum and give them love here whenever I can.  AND I hope you regularly visit the Essence page of my site. This weekend, the Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine, Constance White, one of the most dynamic people… Read more »

I Love My Hair

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I Love My Hair

Do you love your hair? I mean LOVE it? Many black women have a love/hate relationship with their hair– going back to childhood.  Well, one father decided to make a video for his daughter so she would know why her hair is beautiful. Oh….dad works on Sesame Street! Here’s my chat with the video’s creator.