Her Crown of Glory

The topic of hair, especially "black hair" has been extremely popular in American media over the past few years, with India Arie's "I am not my hair" video, Tyra Banks' feature on Black Women's hair, Chris Rock's documentary "Good Hair" and now we have Willow Smith's "I whip my hair" and Sesame Street's "I Love my Haiiiir". Now for those of you who do not appreciate this new found attention that the world has for a black woman's crown of glory, take a trip down memory lane, and think of an instance where your hair, impacted the way you look at yourself or the way others look at you. It happens to all of us! For some its a positive moment, where we feel liberated as we flaunt our crown of glory and for other's it's a negative moment, where we shy away from the questions asked by curious or ignorant peers.

When CNN news featured the new skit on Sesame Street, I was filled with excitement and joy! I can't wait til all my little nieces and nephews watch it.



So let me share with you a story, a story of me as a child. A child who was surrounded by blond hair, blue eyed British girls. British girls who constantly asked me why my hair was so "springy". In tears I would run home and beg my mother to give me long blond hair. It wasn't that I hated my hair, it was just that I wanted to "fit in", and at the young age of 5, I sat in elementary school and took a pair of scissors to my beautiful long black locks. Well I only managed to cut off one braid before my teacher reprimanded me and sent my hair in a zip lock bag to my concerned mother, who had no idea how she would braid around this bald spot on the side of my hair.





As I grew up, I learnt to love my crown of glory and I even flaunt it once in a while. Everyone chooses to rock their hair as they please, some let it all out, some braid it, twist it, dread it, or weave it up. And despite the opinions of others, we all have our reasons for wearing our hair as we do, some for aesthetic reasons, some for practicality, some for employment opportunities and some for the health and goodness of our hair. I love to experiment with my hair, enjoying the multiple options I have, I've grown to love and respect my crown of glory, and I must say that the process has been much easier now that we don't have to hide our hair secrets behind closed doors. Now I'm not saying everyone is comfortable with open discussions about their hair; but it is nice to see that the children of tomorrow can love and flaunt their hair without having to endure an interrogation from their classmates.




Stay FAB!

SiSi

Highlighting the positives; Nigeria turned 50!!!

I'm sure many are wondering why FAB was so quiet as Nigeria celebrated it's 50th anniversary. I am proud to be a Nigerian, but truth be told there is so much negativity presently surrounding Nigeria and the celebration of it's independence, that one could do nothing but watch and pray.

In searching for some positivity while scrolling through my twitter timeline, I came across a link posted by Ezzie B (writer of http://www.sexandlasgidi.com/) titled "10 Things You Can Learn From Nigeria" written by The Atlanta Post. Excited to have found something positive written about Nigeria, I felt it important to share this with all of you!

1. How To Write A Universal Literary Gem Set in Africa

2. How To Make Art A Weapon for Revolution
3. How to Leverage Your Knowledge of Petrol and Start a Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Business

...For the complete post please visit: http://atlantapost.com/2010/10/10/10-things-you-can-learn-from-a-nigerian56988/10/

As much as there is much negativity surrounding Nigeria, we cannot ignore the immense amount of positivity associated with Nigeria. Although some choose to focus on the negatives, we cannot let this consume us and deter us from further success. Africa as a continent has come a long way in the past 50 years, and the beauty and success generated from Nigeria should not go uncelebrated.

Hopefully we can make the next 50 years better than the last :-D

Stay FAB!!

SiSi

There are THREE sides to every story

Despite all the fabulous things that are happening in the world today, it is difficult for one to ignore the happenings in Lithonia Georgia, where sexual allegations have been brought up against Bishop Eddie Long of the New Birth Church by young male members of the Church.






The internet has been filled with the opinions of many; some say that Bishop Long is innocent while others have already slain him a guilty man. Upon speaking with many educated and religious people of African descent it is great to see that there are still many that are holding their tongues, and refusing to judge a case in which the truth is yet to be uncovered and justice is yet to be served. All in all it is important for us to keep all those involved in our prayers, and before passing judgment please be reminded that there are 3 sides to every story; his side, their side...and the truth. None of us are perfect, but we all pray that we are portrayed for who we truly are.

With that being said please watch the statement/sermon made by Bishop Long this Sunday morning.



Additional footage on a second sermon from Bishop Eddie Long is available here:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1345089824?bctid=620439778001

*UPDATE* Jamal Parris, one of the males filing the lawsuit against Bishop Eddie Long, has now come forward and spoken to Fox News, the pain in his eyes sends shivers down my spine; the TRUTH needs to come out, soon! Until then FAB is watching and listening to each side of the story.

We continue to pray for all those involved, and that justice is served.

**Disclaimer: The videos presented are for informative purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views of FAB**

Have a blessed week dolls.

God is Love

SiSi