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AFROThread: A Hepcat in Winter
It’s cold outside, but the weather didn’t stop me from donning a summery blouse and shorts! To transform a light weight piece from summer to winter, add layers on top–jackets and scarves are good layering pieces. You also might try … Continue reading
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A Week in the Life: How to Create Your Dream Schedule
I was inspired by a friend to imagine the future me–you know, the me with the income, the apartment… the freedom. The career(s). The…ugh. I digress. Anyway, I am sooo jealous of the future me, it’s not even funny. I … Continue reading
Ethnic Notions: The Impact of Racial Imagery on Our Past, Present + Future
“It is necessary to constantly remind ourselves that we are not an abomination.” -Marlon Riggs I shared the above video, Ethnic Notions (written and directed by filmmaker Marlon Riggs), with the students I work with. They were shocked and disturbed … Continue reading
blackbatter: Green Smoothie
You’ll need: a bunch of kale (just grab a handful) a couple of dates one or two kiwis one teaspoon of spirulina powder an apple (I used a yellow one, but it doesn’t matter which kind you choose) half a … Continue reading
Little Girl Found: A [ WHOLE ]listic Journey
Hey all! I am thinking of creating a zine on health, self-image, and fitness. The work will include recipes, workouts, original prose, poetry, photography, and drawing, as well as an examination of Black women, body image, and food history. And…I … Continue reading
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Luv, LocKnots, and Septum Piercings
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Hey everybody–I’ve been MIA for quite a while, I know, but I hope to change that. Below is a little hair dish and…dun dun dun…a septum piercing (it’s really not new; I had a retainer in since December)!
Much love,
VegGirl
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