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7 Reasons Why Black Men Need to STFU About Our Night Scarves & Bonnets

Night Scarves & Bonnets

We all heard Kandi’s new husband Todd say it on a recent episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta. He basically told her that her night bonnet was a turn off and that it may be the reason why they aren’t having more sex. As a Black woman and specifically a Black woman with natural hair I found this highly offensive but who cares? Its just reality TV. right? Well, I am sad to report that this is not the first time I have heard this … Continue reading →

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What Would You Do If Someone Relaxed Your Child’s #NaturalHair Without Permission?

Natural Hair Little Girl

For the second time in the past few weeks I’ve been told similar horror stories. In both situations children with natural hair were sent for short visits with relatives and were returned with relaxed hair! In the first story the mom sent her two daughters to be with their dad and stepmom for Spring Break and the stepmom put relaxers in both girls hair. In the second story parents sent their daughter with grandparents for the holidays and she was returned with hair that had … Continue reading →

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Head Cases - A #NaturalHair Reality Web Series Featuring Felicia Leatherwood

Head Cases Web Series

I am so excited about this new reality web series Head Cases! Its a an online show that features the one and only, celebrity stylist Felicia Leatherwood. She has joined forces with the very talented Issa Rae (Awkward Black Girl) to bring you a reality series that goes above and beyond! It’s all about teaching women how to love their natural hair just the way it is. I LOVE IT! I saw the first episode and I was blown away by the positive encouragement and … Continue reading →

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Introducing The Sistah Cafe’s Newest Contributor - Keianna Johnson

Keianna Johnson

I am so very pleased to introduce you to The Sistah Cafe’s newest contributor! Introducing Keianna Johnson. Some of you may already know who Keianna is since she has been the Social Information Contributor for Our Natural Kids since 2010. Keianna also goes by “KeeKee”. Let me tell you a little bit about her. Keianna Johnson aka “KeeKeeAllNatural” is a certified Natural Hair Care, Braiding and Lock Technician. She was certified through Madam Walker’s Braids, Lockery & School. She is also the owner of Chi Chi … Continue reading →

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MIY (Make it Yourself) w/ Pura Body Naturals

I spent a wonderful afternoon with Santeyonne and her MIY (Make It Yourself) crew. For those of you who don’t know Ms Santeyonne Powell, she is the owner of Pura Body Naturals. Pura Body Naturals is a wonderful line of handmade, all natural hair and body products that contain ingredients from the Amazon Rain Forest. (I am a huge fan of the Cupuacu Hair Butter!) They are locally owned and operated and have been a very generous supporter of Our Natural Kids since its inception … Continue reading →

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