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Loc and Natural Hair Care & Maintenance

I have been growing my locs for about 8 years now.  They have grown to reach the top of my gluteus maximus.  During my journey, I have only lost 3 locs early on – due directly to my own ignorance in the...

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A Catholic Nun and a Muslim Woman: Piety or Oppression?

The modest dress of Muslim women, referred to as hijab, also includes a head covering or scarf which is called a khimar. This khimar is hypothesized to be a benefit to marriages. Research shows that other major world religions also institute the concept of wearing modest clothing in order to demonstrate one’s piety. This modest dress is normally imposed upon the women of the faith. Western media, however, is unfair in its depiction of the modest dress worn by Muslim women as compared to the mode

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Loc Maintenance: Oils -- Essential and Other

In a previous article regarding loc maintenance, I mentioned several oils -- essential and otherwise -- that can be good to have in your loc maintenance arsenal. Included in the list were: Jojoba Oil: A...

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Black History Month 2009

Every February the United States celebrates Black History Month. A month dedicated to remembering and honoring those African Americans who have made an impact on the world. Twenty-eight days set aside to...

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Kindle Corner: K2 v DX

Introducing readers to the Amazon Kindle, its features and benefits. If you are an avid reader, the Kindle is for you. If you are an author seeking a publishing platform, this article is for you too. ...

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Shorkie Tales

I was blessed to have a beautiful and sweet bichon frise for a year. Foxxie was a loving pet and an intricate part of our family. Unfortunately, either Foxxie managed to get out of our backyard or some...

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Shorkie Tales Cont'd

The trip to pick up Bella and her sister were uneventful. It was a nice drive down and an uneventful drive home -- no puppy accidents in the car for more than 12 hours. We got home and immediately fed Bella....

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Letters to My Sisters: Discussions on Domestic Violence

It's been a while since I last published an article -- I have been busy working on my novel. However, as I worked on that project, I realized that there is an issue that plagues America that you often only...

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A Trip to St. Lucia...

Breathtaking views and St. Lucian hospitality. What more could one ask for in order to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life... St. Lucia is an island full of wonderful people living a very simple...

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Please! Stop Saying That...

Along with a love for writing, I am an avid reader. I read anything I get my hands on that is of interest to me. I read many articles posted by others on this very site. Today was one of those days in which I...

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