Nappy is “crisp, frizzly, frizzy, kinky…((of hair) in small tight curls). (princeton.edu) Since slavery, the word ‘nappy’ has been used to criticize black people’s natural hair. Historically, whites saw blacks’ natural hair as a negative feature and a contrast to European standards of beauty. As a result, some black people begin to dislike their...
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My Quote of the Day- November 3
“A good plan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the best way to get there.” ~H. Stanley Judd —— Jamie mochawriter.com Want to make sure you get these inspirational tidbits everyday? Subscribe today! Tweet This PostJamie Fleming
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My Quote of the Day- November 2
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing- that’s why we recommend it daily. ~Zig Ziglar —— Jamie mochawriter.com Want to make sure you get these inspirational tidbits everyday? Subsribe to for colored gurls now! Tweet This PostJamie Fleming
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Question of the Week
I was reading a blog post, and it made me think about being single in general. Don’t get me wrong, singleness is great, and so is being in a relationship, but I’m just curious: why are you single? Do you feel now is not a good time for a relationship? Do you think your...
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Happy November!
It’s November 1, and you know what that means…My goals this month are: Get a piece accepted by a national glossy Get two assignments from websites and/or magazines Get at least three copywriting clients Make fcg more fabulous (hey ya’ll!) Seriously work on my ebook Make G.I.R.L. (Girls Inspired to Reach high in Life)...
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America's Next Top Model Blackface Causes Controversy
As many of you Top Model fans know, on the latest episode, the girls were made to look bi-racial in a photo shoot conducted by Tyra. This is just weeks after an Australian variety show featured white performers wearing blackface to perform as the Jackson brothers and a white model was photographed in blackface...
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My Quote of the Day- October 30
“We are each responsible for our own life- no other person is or even can be.” ~Oprah —— Jamie mochawriter.com Tweet This PostJamie Fleming
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How to help a friend in an abusive situation
There are two more days left in October- that means two more days of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Here are some tips to help you help a woman you know dealing with domestic violence. Get all the info you can about domestic violence. One thing you can do is call a domestic...
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My Quote of the Day- October 29
“If I want something, I’m gonna go out and get it.” ~CariDee English —— Jamie mochawriter.com Tweet This PostJamie Fleming
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The five dating mistakes women (supposedly) make
In an article on the Huffington Post, Jag Carrao gives the ‘Five Dating Mistakes Women Make…And How You Can Avoid/Undo Them. I’m just going to post the mistakes and the ‘quick fixes’, you can read the entire story here. I found it to be somewhat…interesting: Mistake 1: Approaching him first. Quick fix: If you...
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