Aatifa is a former student at Queensborough Community center, where she studied visual art, and is now a professional traditional African dancer who performs and teaches ...
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An Ode To Summer Braids
I like it, sort of, the way people stare when my hair is pulled off my face. It’s not because of the attention, more like ...
Natural Hair Diary: Rachel Cato
Rachel is a mother, educator, and powerful force when it comes to uncovering the power that we all have in the strands of our own ...
My 4 Step Curl Routine
Many of you have been asking about the particular style I’ve been wearing lately. Truth be told, I’ve just been taking more time to give ...
Natural Hair Diary | Mengly Hernandez
I’m so excited to kick this series back off with Mengly Hernandez! Featuring women with their natural hair, in their respective natural habitats feels like ...
An Evening Hair Routine
Now that River is growing up and her hair is getting longer, a routine that she and I can manage is paramount. We also need ...
6 Children’s Books That Celebrate Curly Hair
When it comes to River and her hair, many readers have asked questions. And even though she’s already five, I’m still figuring things out along ...
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