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It seems that it sucks to be a black woman these days. Or at least that is what the media…

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In her newest single “Sponsor”, Teairra Mari decides to speak out for the full fledged and would-be gold diggers out…

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I grew up in a loving home – both parents, older sister, older brother. I went to good schools my…

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I have a long, lengthy laundry list of irks and pet peeves, and anybody who stands even on the outskirts…

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When Monique stepped on stage to accept her Best Supporting Actress award at the Oscars, residents in California could hear…

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I am blessed with a unique situation in life in that I work mostly with African American women. When I…

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It’s like a broken record isn’t it? Pretty much every year an African American or two is up for an…

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Black women are some of the most beautiful women on the planet, with God-given curves that some go under the…

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Picture this: You are awakened with soft and gentle kisses from the glistening rays of the Saturday morning sun peeking…

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Mane & Chic is not your ordinary natural hair blog – it’s an eclectic mix of hair and fashion. Don’t get…

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It’s hip. It’s hot. It‘s totally fab. All the cool kids are doin’ it….going VEGAN, that is. And, one of…

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For my sisters in the struggle, my fellow prayer warriors who bum rush altar calls and wait, who bombard clergy…

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Have great fear. Tiger Text is here.

As if practicing fidelity wasn’t hard enough, somebody saw fit to create an mobile…

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My mother always taught me to pace myself…

Yet like the ticking of a clock, I hear the urgency in garnering…

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Ding, ding.

The Tavis-Sharpton on air fight over whether or not President Obama was going to have a black agenda started…

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You don’t need to survey five or six of your girlfriends and listen to their opinions. You don’t need the…

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My mother and my grandmother are like the father and mother I never had – my mother being the father,…

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I recently had the chance to sit down and watch Spike Lee’s 1986 film, She’s Gotta Have It. The main character,…

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June 8, 2009

The Type of Men Naturals Attract

YouTube, is another one of my favorite sites to check out natural hair styles, products etc. The following are summaries…

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In My Clutch: Summer Must Haves

1. Dior ‘Diorskin’ Shimmer Star Pressed Powder in Pop Diamond ($43, neimanmarcus.com) – This summer allow your skin to pop with…

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What I Love This Month: Luminess Air System

Creating a flawless face is a little like fixing a leaky faucet. If you don’t have the right tools you…

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June 1, 2009

Natural Inside and Out

Oftentimes when people start to focus on being natural in one part of their lives, i.e. hair or diet they…

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May 25, 2009

Natural Hair Nazis

What Is a” Natual Hair Nazi” – A “Natural Hair Nazi” is a person or group of people who have converted to natural hair and are so pro-natural that they sometimes offend others with their actions.

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To Spend or Not to Spend: Items Worth Splurging On

There is no running from the fact that this economy stinks right now. Job losses keep rising and confidence in…

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May 18, 2009

May 2009 Beauty Q&A

Q: What should I look for in a skincare product as I head towards my 30th birthday?
It is really important…

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May 11, 2009

What I Love This Month: Prescriptives Limited-Edition Calyx Sheer Exhilaration Fragrance

One more month and summer is officially here and I couldn’t be anymore excited. I have my skirts, dresses, shorts…

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Kitchen Chemist

A great way to save money and absolutely know what ingredients are in your hair products is to make your…

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May 4, 2009

In My Clutch: Let Me Upgrade You: Products That Improve Upon the Past

1. N.Y.C. New York Color Smooch Proof Long Wearing Lip Color ($4.99, newyorkcolor.com to find a retailer near you) Create a…

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Defining Natural

What actually defines ‘natural’? Does it have a ‘hip-hop‘ definition? Is it a culture, a movement associated with style/ fashion,…

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April 27, 2009

April 2009 Beauty Q & A: Vacation Beauty

Q: I am traveling for spring break. What are some simple tips to keep my beauty bag light as possible?
A:…

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No Poo/Low Poo Cleansing

If you have visited a number of natural hair care sites you may have stumbled upon the “no poo” or…

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April 20, 2009

Loc It Up

Once you decide to wear your hair natural there are lots of styles to choose from; afros, puffs, twists, braids/cornrows,…

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