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Turmeric Face Mask

By Francine Holmes My new go to product is Turmeric, it’s the unmistakable bright yellowish orange spice that does it all.  It can help regulate cholesterol, aides in cognitive function, the list goes on but improving and maintaining healthy skin is … Continue reading

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Indigenous Peoples Day

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Connecting to your authentic self

By Francine Holmes and Erica Laguerre For many of us, our lives are, or have become a loop of routines that are being performed daily in a mindless mechanical way, without the inclusion of self-care. This isn’t necessarily purposeful but … Continue reading

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Loza Maléombho, Côte d’Ivoire based designer

Loza Maléombho, Côte d’Ivoire based designer. The brand is best described as a fusion between traditional cultures/ sub-cultures and contemporary fashion. Continue reading

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One Billion Rising For Justice

By Francine Holmes ONE IN THREE WOMEN ON THE PLANET WILL BE RAPED OR BEATEN IN HER LIFETIME.  THAT IS ONE BILLION WOMEN. In 2013, One billion women and men shook the earth through dance to end violence against women … Continue reading

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KIVA – Small Loans that make a Big Difference.

I first heard about KIVA last year when my husband and some colleagues registered with the organization. After reading about KIVA and what they do, I was immediately impressed. KIVA, in a nutshell, plays the role of the middleman in … Continue reading

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Let Your Hair Down Expo

It was a wonderful day in Brooklyn, nice weather and a great turn-out! FancyNaturals & KimboBeads.

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International Women’s Day 2013

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women” seeks to strengthen international community’s commitment to put an end to violence against women. For more information, go to http://www.un.org/en/women/endviolence/Continue reading

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