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...
Wow, it feels really good to FINALLY begin writing. It has been my hearts desire to write and share my thoughts for a long time. As the years have rolled by it has become an incessant nagging in my mind, spirit and soul. Today marks the beginning of the journey of my mind. It took me so long to begin because I wanted to write "in order". I wanted to write, but I wanted the writing to follow a script that would translate into a book. I wanted the topics to all correlate and flow into one continuous movement. Perfect order! How funny is that. It reminds me of a saying that I heard and repeat quite often: "Man plans and God directs." You know...while we have everything carefully planned "Life happens"; we get "interrupted" we "go off course". So, I have put aside my fantasy of perfection. I will speak to you from my heart and soul. My heart is so full of things that I want to say to you (and mostly to mysel...
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