"When I See People With Nappy Hair I Think They're Lower Class"

I came across this clip from the Tyra Banks show that I saw while back and, I just wanted to share with those who have not seen it already. It is sad and heart breaking to hear these little girls dislike for their physical beauty and their race. We must change the way young girls perceive themselves for the better.



A little White girl's desire to be "brown" like Beyonce

Curly Nikki Natural Hair Styles and Curly Hair Care: Standard of Beauty Double Standard?: By: Dr. Phoenyx Austin

This is a great topic that was posted onto Curly Nikki's website that sparked a HUGE debate. The clip showcased a little White girl who expressed her desire of wanting to have brown skin like Beyonce. Is it a double standard? Yes, because if it was a little Black girl expressing the desire wanting to be White, people in the Black community would definitely be upset.

However, many people found this particular instance to be "cute" because the idea of a little White girl wanting to be Black is uncommon and unheard of. Many were delighted because for so many years the shoe has been on the other foot; little Black girls dealing with this complex by wanting to look more like White girls.

What people need to remember is the time frames in which we grew up, in comparison to the times that this little girl is growing up, things are a little different now. For us, all of the standards of beauty that were broadcasted all over the television and in the magazines embodied and gave praise to the features of a White person which, automatically equated to beauty.

Back then, the display of a Black woman never really had the same effect in terms of  beauty because, a Black woman was most likely displayed in a negative light throughout the media. In addition, finding a decent Black doll was like searching for a needle in a haystack. These days there are more Black women displayed on the television in a more positive light, and a decent black doll is easier to find.

It is refreshing to finally see another race embracing the beauty of the Black race. I say kudos to her mother for not trying to dissuade her daughter from liking what she likes, just as long as the little girl does not grow up hating herself or her race, I do not see anything wrong with this.

"End Persuasion to look Caucasian"

Shout out to You Tube's ThaLuvlyOne1 for putting this song together.

Why Obama shouldn't have had to 'show his papers'

A friend posted this on facebook and I wanted to share...

More Black Hair Inspiration

First Willow now Sesame Street? We're on a roll! He is the man responsible for the Muppet as well as the writer of the timeless inspiring song I love my hair. Joey Mazzarino's race is White/Caucasian and he is the father of a Black/African American girl. I really appreciate Joey for doing this song. We as Black/African Women spend all of our time focusing on what we want our hair to look like, rather than accepting the texture and quality of our own natural hair. It took me years to accept my natural hair because beforehand all I wanted for it was to be straight, and everybody else around me had it conditioned in their minds that straight hair was the only presentable way hair should be worn. Joey recognized a common struggle that has been around for centuries and is obviously still a struggle today among Black/African American girls and women. Being that Joey is not of Black/African American descent I think what he did is significant and worthy of the recognition that he has received thus far and more. He recognized this sad fact about black womens' self identity and did something positive in attempt to put an end to the negative view on Black girls'/womens' hair. While his intention may have been to improve the self esteem of his little girl, the message came across loud and clear to me and thousands more. For more details on this interview please  go to curlynikki.com.