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Debunking myths: Understanding ‘Rootwork,’ our ancestral rituals of resistance

N.W.A. EditorFebruary 14, 2020

“Rootwork, Hoodoo, Conjure, Juju” … these terms are often followed by horror stories that exemplify their negative connotations. The question is why are these terms describing an ancestral form of alchemy as “evil” when these rituals of resistance were brought to America by enslaved Africans?... Read More...

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Aspiring model reinvents self at age 68

N.W.A. EditorJanuary 4, 2020

“Charlie Brown” is one dapper dude. And more than his handsome outward appearance, inside he is humble, gracious and extremely grateful for the opportunity he says God has bestowed upon him. At 68 years of age, he’s reinventing himself and loving every minute of it.... Read More...

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Loving my ‘crown and glory’: Finding beauty in my own ‘nappiness’

N.W.A. ContributorOctober 8, 2018

When you grow up in a society that not only teaches you that hair equals beauty but "YOUR HAIR" is NOT beautiful, it sets you up to live a life of constantly trying to attain a power outside of yourself. In doing so, we miss one of life's most important messages: You came here with everything that you need to succeed, including your unique physical attributes. Here's my story about my "Big Chop."... Read More...

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Women across country go wild over hunks in Beard Game Matters viral Facebook group

N.W.A. EditorSeptember 14, 2018

By: Nakia Cooper and Lakisha Lemon EDITOR’S NOTE: Revisiting the best…. As the web department manager at CW39 Houston, I had the privilege of finding the... Read More...

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Hair-tastic! Dream about grandmother leads Houston woman to create innovative weave product

N.W.A. EditorSeptember 14, 2018

HOUSTON -- "It's a game changer for the hair industry," Michalyn Porter emphatically told comedian, talk show host and entertainer Steve Harvey, and she is ... Read More...

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#Slay: It’s no illusion — drag celebrity impersonators are the real deal!

N.W.A. EditorSeptember 12, 2018

It would take a million voices to describe the twists and turns of drag culture, but the definition of drag can be summed up in two words: art and freedom. While some are still digesting drag culture's presence within society, the art of men cross-dressing in front of audiences goes way, way back— to the great and powerful Greeks!... Read More...

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