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Africa Miranda - Girls With Curls

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I had an awesome time with Ms. Africa Miranda at her Girls With Curls event sponsored by ORS Curls Unleashed and Sunny’s Hair & Wigs. She was there for a quick Q&A hosted by The Skky Brand CEO & Entertainment Socialite DiDi Skky and also to launch her Girls with Curls Initiative. I admit that when I first met Africa at Blogalicious 5 I did not know who she was. At that time I had never watched Bravo’s “The New Atlanta”. All I know is that … Continue reading →

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Atlanta Natural Hair Road Trip!! (Sponsored by Kia)

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I am getting together with a few of my favorite #NaturalHair sistahs for an ATL Natural Hair Road Trip!   On Saturday, November 2, 2013 Ericka(@SwarthyDaisy) Kiki (@MahoganyKnots) and Pamela (@KoilsbyNature) and I will be making stops at 3 very cool Atlanta natural hair salons! Kia Motors of Atlanta is providing us with the wheels that we need to travel Atlanta in style!   Attendees will get the chance to get an up-close look at the hot Kia Sorento Crossover in person! Get ready to ask … Continue reading →

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11th Annual International Shea Butter Convention

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Atlanta, come out and join me at the 11th Annual Shea Butter Convention, October 24 - 26, 2013. Learn everything that you ever wanted to know about Shea butter from an organization that has been advancing Shea commerce and technology for many years. I covered this event a couple of years ago and cannot wait to bring the details to you again this year.     To see pics from the 9th Annual International Shea Butter Convention Click Here Hope to see you there!  

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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 Presents Fashion on the Edge Fashion Show. Local and regional East coast designers showcased their stunning but edgey fashions to the latest soulful sounds of Elevate The Quest. Designers included: … Continue reading →

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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 has inspired a new doll that has been fashioned in her image by The One World Doll Project. The One World Doll Project is multicultural fashion play dolls created by … Continue reading →

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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 with film maker Lisa Cortes that occurred after the screening. Presented by Procter & Gamble’s My Black is Beautiful campaign, this poignant coming of age film asks and answers a very … Continue reading →

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Aio Wireless Influencer Dinner

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I was so pleased to be invited to the Aio Wireless Influencer Dinner. As one of the hand selected, top influencers in Atlanta’s social information community, Aio Wireless was eager to tell us all about their community involvement and outreach programs. Held in the swanky STK Atlanta restaurant, the room was filled with bloggers from various niches, several DJ’s, PR folks and many music promoters. We were treated to lovely hor d’oeuvres and all the libations we could handle as Aio VIPs got up close … Continue reading →

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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 from finance to science were represented. Young ladies from all areas of Atlanta were in the house to check out some of these wonderful organizations. Julia Davis of TruChatOnline.com partnered … Continue reading →

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Da Kink In My Hair - A Play by Trey Anthony

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Da Kink In My Hair is a play that headlined in Atlanta last weekend. It is based on a book written by award winning playwright, Trey Anthony. Even though I usually am not a huge fan of stage plays, I was super excited to receive tickets to this show as a birthday gift. I was immediately drawn to the title of the play. I saw the words, “kink” and “hair” and being the naturalista that I am I was immediately sold! I reached out to … Continue reading →

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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 was hosted by Dekalb County Commissioner, Sharon Barnes Sutton and was MC’d by Karen Graham, Co-Host of Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta. Other speakers included Interim Chief Executive Officer, Lee … Continue reading →

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