Requiem For A Natural Hair Icon: Our Sister Since learning of the death of Titi Branch, the co-founder of Miss Jessie's hair care products, a "Natural Hair Icon" in my book, there has been a heaviness dwelling in my heart and Spirit. It has compelled me to write this "letter". This occurrence I call a "selah" moment (from The Bible) meaning a "pause and reflect" moment. As a Master Pioneer in the natural hair industry who has contributed to paving the way for "natural hair" Love , my first thoughts beyond the pure sadness in my heart was, "be careful what you ask for" . For although I have been in the Natural Hair industry creating phenomenal products and events for the past 30 years, I never got the BIG DEAL like Carol's Daughter or Miss Jessie's. Many of my customers, friends and loved ones (like myself) f elt that I / New Bein' was deserving of it. Facts...it didn't happen. I though...
Where does your Beauty lie? Does it lie in the way you talk? Are you someone who people want to talk to because they know they will be encouraged? That you will be Truthful with them and yet as gentle as necessary. Where does your Beauty lie? Does it lie in your ability to listen to others and really hear what they are saying, feeling and sharing from the the depths of their hearts? Where does your Beauty lie? Is it in your generosity? When you talk to your brother, sister, or friend and "hear" their need, you find it within yourself to offer them something - food, a few dollars, a bed to sleep on, or a shoulder to cry on? Where does your Beauty lie? When you walk into the room are you a "fragrance" or and "odor"? Where does your Beauty lie? Does it lie in your freedom and openness; your ability to smile and talk to people you meet, even "strangers"? Is it your willingness to give a real hug to someone, ...
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