Taliah Waajid presents Fashion On The Edge Fashion Show

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The Taliah Waajid World Natural Hair Health & Beauty Show has been a major hair event in Atlanta for years and I have written about it often. World Natural Hair Health & Beauty Show 2013 World Natural Hair Show Spring 2012 World Natural Hair Show 2011 This year I got invited to cover Taliah Waajid … Read moreTaliah Waajid presents Fashion On The Edge Fashion Show

The One World Doll Project featuring The Cynthia Bailey Prettie Girl’s! Collector’s Doll

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It was so cool getting to meet Ms. Cynthia Bailey of Real Housewives of Atlanta at Blogalicious.  She was very warm and patient with us as we posed for pics and all acted like we know her personally because we see her on TV.  (Heeey Cynthia!) I was even more excited to learn that she … Read moreThe One World Doll Project featuring The Cynthia Bailey Prettie Girl’s! Collector’s Doll

Imagine A Future – A My Black Is Beautiful Documentary

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As an attendee of Blogalicious 5 we had the opportunity to experience some of the initiatives that major brands have created that relate to African American women.  One of the key sessions that stood out to me at this years conference was the “Imagine A Future” documentary that was shown and the Q & A … Read moreImagine A Future – A My Black Is Beautiful Documentary

1st Annual Girl’s Mentoring Program Expo & Fair

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The 1st Annual Girl’s Mentoring Program Expo & Fair was everything and The SistahChick & Our Natural Kids was honored to be a part of it.  Co-Created by our web partner, Kim Thomas of AfroPuffs & Ponytails and Kara Norman of EmpowerHer Inc. this event pulled together a very diverse group of mentoring programs for girls.  Programs featuring everything … Read more1st Annual Girl’s Mentoring Program Expo & Fair

Why is Our Natural Hair Unacceptable?

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Here we go again folks.  Another little child suffers the consequences of wearing her hair natural. Apparently, Deborah Brown Community School a public charter school in Tulsa, OK believes that natural hair styles such as afros, locs, etc… are faddish and unacceptable and violate the schools dress code. Parker, who’s a barber, said school officials … Read moreWhy is Our Natural Hair Unacceptable?

Chloe St. John – The Shih-tzu Puppy That Stole Our Hearts

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I did something that I said that I’d never do.  Yes, I broke down and got my daughter a dog.  I have nothing against dogs but was just never a pet person.  I never desired to deal with the care or maintenance of a pet.  Not with 4 kids in the house, no way.   … Read moreChloe St. John – The Shih-tzu Puppy That Stole Our Hearts

JessiCurl – A Natural Hair Company That Cares

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Back in February 2013, my daughter and I attended a Fro Fashion Week sanctioned, natural hair function for kids and Jess McGuinty of Jessicurl was there as a participant and sponsor.  In a round table discussion, I shared some of the trials and tribulations that my daughter had been going through at school regarding her … Read moreJessiCurl – A Natural Hair Company That Cares

Youth Empowerment Breakfast w/Gabby Douglas

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When I heard that Olympic great, Gabrielle Douglas, was scheduled to speak at Dekalb County’s Youth Empowerment Breakfast, I just had to make sure that my daughter was present.  Held at the Marriott Evergreen Resort in Stone Mountain park this event was packed to the rafters with eager girls from all age groups.  The event … Read moreYouth Empowerment Breakfast w/Gabby Douglas

1st Annual Girls Mentoring Program Expo & Fair

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I am pleased to announce that The SistahChick & Our Natural Kids will be showcasing our products as well as sharing information as it relates to natural hair at the 1st Annual Girls Mentoring Program Expo & Fair! On Saturday, September 14th, we will be in the house for this awesome event and we hope … Read more1st Annual Girls Mentoring Program Expo & Fair

Miss Naturals Pageant & Enrichment Programs

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Atlanta is full of fun activities that include children.  There are several organizations set up to cater to the growing needs of our kids and you don’t have to look very far to find them. As the mother of a tween girl, I was happy to find out about  Miss Naturals Pageant & Enrichment Programs. … Read moreMiss Naturals Pageant & Enrichment Programs