A Celebration of Black Women. Black Culture and Black Hair in all its Glorious Forms and Textures!!
Black Girls Rock!
Sisters and Brothers, Welcome to Radio Station W.E.B.B.
We Enjoy Being Black!
Ladies and some Gentlemen from across the Diaspora to Celebrate the Beauty and Intelligence of Black Women. Representing Africa, America, and the Caribbean. A salute to All Shades of Black and All African textures! We gathered once again in Prospect Park located in Brooklyn, New York not only to dance and get our groove on but to support Black business and Black Entrepreneurs.
Here are some Highlights from today’s event!! ❤
Spike Lee was in the House!!
Fun in the Sun!!
Curlfest Prospect Park
On the Way there!!
Arrival and Let the Fun Begin!! Wobble Baby! Wobble Baby!! Wobble Baby! Wobble!!
I was always a bit of a clothes horse. Looking good means a lot to me. Now I no longer have the chance to dress up as I did when I was young I still like to express my fashion sense when the opportunity arises. I’m not hitting the club anymore, dating or even hanging out with my girls because #1 I’m older and #2 my job is not conducive to socializing. As a museum guard I wear a non-descript ugly blue uniform that fits poorly and has me looking like a poor man’s Charlie Chaplin. Basically the uniforms are to make us visable to the public when they need assistance and the rest of the time fade into the background. Most visitors to the museum have no idea that most of the guards are visual artists, painters, sculptors, film-makers, musicians and photographers. Why are we museum guards because we can’t make a living with with our dreams and passions, we need to pay our bills and we need health and dental insurance. Therefore when I get off work and change into my street clothes I go from being a nobody back to me, a human being. Many of my guard co-workers express ourselves through our clothing, tattoos, piercings projecting an artistic vibe. Then we are on display as the creative human beings we really are. Hopefully during my vacation in May some of my museum guard buddies will allow me to share their sartorial expressions. Will let you know if that happens.
2002 Marymount Manhattan College Graduation photo @ Age 42
Don’t Mess with the Lioness!! Africa meets India.
Majical Mystical Poetry Goddess
My Lumpy phase. As you can see I was growing out of the dress.
As a photographer I wanted to honor this photographer and artist who passed away. His specialty portraits, mine Urban or Street photography. He also speaks about the influence of fashion in his artworks.
Share Your World – 2016 Week 51 – Favorite Holiday Edition
What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween. But during this season I choose Kwanzaa which is an African-American Cultural Holiday celebrating Black culture and Unity. Actually it can be observed by All persons of African Descent. Kwanzaa enables me to return and honor the traditions of my African Ancestors.
Official Definition
Kwan·zaa
ˈkwänzə/
noun
NORTH AMERICAN
a secular festival observed by many African Americans from December 26 to January 1 as a celebration of their cultural heritage and traditional values.
What types of food is associated with your holiday?
Unfortunately since I’m always at work I don’t do any cooking nor do I get to attend the Kwanzaa celebrations I’m invited to. However I do have some African garb which I plan to wear and I will post sometime between December 26th and Jan. 1st.
It does have spiritual aspects but it can be celebrated by African-Americans of all faiths and belief systems. It is a way for Black people to celebrate Our African Heritage! Celebrating Family, Community and Culture. Kwanzaa means First Fruits!!
Day 7. Imani means faith, especially faith in ourselves.
Is there a gift exchange?
No. Kwanzaa does not focus or greed or gift giving. It is all about Black Unity!! Umoja!!
How long does the celebration last?
Seven days.
Optional Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?
The job is going well. People like me and I’m accepted at my workplace. Looking forward to Kwanzaa!! May the Seven 7 Principles Live Strong and Proud in All Peoples of African Descent!! Ase!!
Espiritu en Fuego/A Fiery Spirit 