New York City is by far the most incredible city I have visited. It’s busy, vibrant, powerful, aggressive, fun, sexy, unforgettable, and massive. There are inquisitive museums, incredible art galleries, and must-see Broadway theaters. And 5th Avenue, the luxury shopping capital of the world. For every taste bud, there’s a restaurant. Beautiful eclectic […]
Society
Planting the Seeds for Dreadlocks
As a kid growing up in rural Arkansas in the seventies, there was little, if not any, teachings of black history. Other than Abraham Lincoln freeing slaves, I learned very little about the Civil Rights movement. Our small town was about ninety percent black. We never heard anything about “the man” keeping us down. In […]
On Being Responsible for Your Life
Whenever someone asks me how to grow dreadlocks, my answer is “Why do you want to? It’s a long, tedious process. You might need to make serious changes in your life.” “But it’s only hair,” you say. There are many misconceptions surrounding dreadlocks. They are either unprofessional. Dirty. The owner abuse drugs. Or are […]
Dreadlocks Roots
There were many things in my past contributing to dreadlocks in my life today. Our family of seven lived in a small community surrounded by fields, hills, rivers, trees, train tracks, and wildlife. There were no fences. There was a nice mix of elders, young adults, teenagers, and kids in the neighborhood. We saw the […]
School Hair Daze
During my adolescent years, I started becoming more conscious of my hair and appearance. Gone were the days of flat ironing, the Jheri curl experience, and my favorite, braiding. Now in high school, I tried to look my best. Especially for the girls. Instead of torturing them with dead bugs on a stick. I now […]