Natural Bride: Melanie
When did you and your husband meet? M: We met in 2001 in San Diego CA at a party. He said to me that when
When did you and your husband meet? M: We met in 2001 in San Diego CA at a party. He said to me that when
“The process of going and staying natural has been really empowering because I took power away from society and I kept it for myself. I
Isis submitted this question about length. I’m 18, I attend an HBCU, and I’ve been natural for about a year now. I usually keep these
The lightness of my skin doesn’t make me any less black than I feel, and the way I wear my hair doesn’t make me any
This is a post that I want to bring back ever so often to continue discussion. The advice in the comment box is invaluable. Don’t
I love that I have accepted what others may loathe about their blackness. I truly love my hair. Where do you live? T: Maple Shade,
Where do you live? R: I am currently living in Southern Illinois. I’m a graduate master’s student studying history at Southern Illinois University. My home
I had to ask myself why I was in my 20s and had never seen my natural hair. It made me examine the ways I
Where do you live? J: I’m actually an Uptown girl, I live in Harlem, NYC. I’m known for doing quite a bit… everything from songwriting
I’ve learned recently that straightening is a very contentious issue among naturals. Some see it as increasing their styling options. Others see it as selling
Starting today BGLH will doing regular interviews with naturals who live and work in the spotlight. Luna Angel is an LA-based singer who has opened
Going natural was the first time that I used focus, determination, and consistency to achieve something was important to me. Where do you live? C:
Melanie was featured in our Natural Bride series. She’s back, by popular demand, to talk about her hair in detail. Where do you live? M:
Where do you live? R: I was born in the Windy City of Chicago to parents of Nigerian heritage, (Yep, 100% Naija) and I still