modernemeid:

kimmaytube:

This photo was taken last month.  Yes, I am “hiding” a huge 6 month pregnant belly here. But you can see how my hair has grown since my last length check.

The longest part of my hair now touches my hipbone.  YAY!  That was my goal. Folks can criticize my protective style, hair preservation method all they want (*whines* uuuungh you never have fun, *whines* uuuungh never flaunt your hairrrr)…

But I’ve done what I’ve set out to do.  Prove that kinky hair (all hair in fact) can only be preserved or destroyed.

To reach this length with kinky hair you’ll need patience and discipline (no different than managing & saving money).  This is what it means to maximize growth. Sure, everyone can grow hair, but few may maximize their results. I grow an average of 6 inches of hair a year (or 0.5” a month) And for the most part, it seems like I keep nearly all of the hair I grow.

My new goal is to simply sustain this length and fill out my ends. Sorry, hair does not grow evenly. Especially if you cut it unevenly 4 years ago like I did! The back right of my hair is about 0.5” - 1” longer than the left.   So keep that in mind. Where you start is where you’ll end!

I’m proud to say that my hair still curls up at the ends and its pretty well preserved considering that it is 4.5 years old!

BLACK WOMEN CAN GROW LONG HAIR.

fuckyeahnaturalhair:

Attention followers in the New York, DC, Toronto Area!!

I hope this reaches you in a time of happiness and prosperity.

I am a young but very experienced hair stylist looking to build my portfolio over the next few days.
Since we will be doing each other a favor, I am offering very low and very competitive prices for all of you favorite styles.

I constantly preach about the worthlessness of money, so for me this is more about an exchange of energy. I promise to beat ANY price you currently pay for your hair, and even if you dont have the money, I’m more than happy to barter and exchange something with you. Here’s a brief list of somethings I can do:

Locks
* maintenance
*retwisting
*dying
*repair
*joining
*starting

All Natural hair styles
*cornrows
*braids
*two strand twist
*gel twist
*flat twist
*afro-sculpting 
*bantu knots
*twist outs
*braid outs

Extensions/Weaves
*Senegalese Twist
*Marley Braids
*Microbraids
*’Poetic Justice’ Braids
*Genie Locs
*Kinky Twist
*Puffy Twist
*Tree Braids
*Tree Afro
*Spring Twist
*and many more

I also Specialize in age appropriate hair care for Children. Its so important that we keep our little Queens and Kings hair looking lovely and fabulous! 

Because I do promote physically and spiritually healthy relationships to hair, I do not expose my clients or myself to the harmful materials in Perms/Relaxers. HOWEVER I would be MORE THAN HAPPY to help you transition to healthy, natural, manageable hair!

I am also open and available to come to your home considering the cost of gas and childcare. Im here to help you! Lets be a blessing to each other’s lives!

With all my love!
Imani 

ambitiouslynn:

god bless that man . i hope he’s with the best. amen.

heyfranhey:

kushandwizdom:

Please sign this petition. It takes less than a minute. Help his family get justice..

NYC. Tomorrow is the Million Hoodie March for Trayvon Martin. 6pm down by Union Square and then marching all the way down to the UN. I’ll be there.

P.S. Don’t just like…please Reblog.

swallllllllllow:

his pledge to her:
i will kill the spiders. i will share my fries with you when you’ve finished all yours and are still hungry. i won’t ever pop my collar.  i will never be rude to your tummy- when i hear it growl and gurgle, i promise to bend down and reply respectfully. i will eat the mushrooms when we order the supreme pizza. i will kiss the papercuts. and the door-slammed finger. and the counter-bumped hip. i’ll try my hardest not to get annoyed when you whisper questions and comments during movies. i will be the big spoon. i will let you win at wrestling. sometimes. other times i will not. i will go faster. harder. i will pull when you want. and tease you when you don’t. i will send you random texts and leave you silly gifts. not always. not on schedule. just whenever i want to. whenever i think you need one. or seven. i will check your tire pressure. and remind you to take your car in. i will hold your hand. i will love you. i will love you. i will love you.

I wonder if his family owned that house and long his effects had been in storage there… Sometimes people just don’t know what they have that’s valuable until its too late! Check your ATTIC PEOPLE! Your ancestors are waiting to be discovered there it seems!

vintageblackglamour:

Richard Theodore Greener (1844-1922) was the first Black graduate of Harvard University (Class of 1870). His papers, including his Harvard diploma, his law license, photos and papers connected to his diplomatic role in Russia and his friendship with President Ulysses S. Grant, were recently discovered in an attic on the South Side of Chicago - just before the house was demolished. Absolutely MONUMENTAL!

This looks easy and tasty… Wondering what I could substitute for the curry powder tho… Hmm….

bleeziethechef:

Braised Ox Tails Jamaican Style: Learn this super easy and tasty recipe for braising ox tails with Roblé. @ChefRoble #FreeCookingSchool

LOVE THIS!

naturallymeashley:

Ha, I like.

lovelikecupid:

I’m stuck in a hair rut

naturallymeashley:

I’ve been there…have you?