Photos by Jenna Aguilera Note from the writer: As a woman of mixed African descent, I have been on a journey to love my naturally curly, coiled, thick and fro-tastic hair. In my family, the beauty standard was when you go out, you always look your best, which meant having my hair chemically straightened with a relaxer. I was taught to look presentable, professional and … [Read more...] about I Am Not My Hair – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
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Bless your heart: Southern Style
People from the South can usually be divided into two major stereotypes: Southern belles and rednecks. While the Southeast has a lot more to offer than fried chicken and sweet tea, I can see how this common misconception exists. Southern belles still exhibit the traditions and style of the 1950s. The iconic A-line silhouette still flies off the shelves, even 70 years later. … [Read more...] about Bless your heart: Southern Style
