www.Napptural.com
Very soulful and progressive, Napptural shows
us that it’s more than okay to be who we are;
it’s beautiful! The site features poetry and
personal essays written by Napptural readers. It also
provides a listing of salons in the country that specialize
in cultivating natural hair.
www.Sisterlocks.com
Sisterlocks, founded by Dr. JoAnne Cornwell, are very
fine locs and can be achieved by using a special tool
and technique that involves going from the tip to
the root of a section of hair. The site provides a
brief biography on Dr. Cornwell, background about
Sisterlocks, information on how to become a consultant/trainer,
and an online Sisterlocks packet.
www.CarolsDaughters.com
An absolutely heavenly way to pamper yourself!
www.innervisionsworldwide.com
Dedicated
to the spiritual upliftment and empowerment of all
people regardless of religious philosophy, Inner Visions
Worldwide was founded by phenomenal woman, Iyanla
Vanzant. The site features the services, seminars,
and workshops offered by the network; some workshops
include: Wonder Woman Weekend, New Man for the New
Millenium, and Don’t Give It Away, a workshop
specifically geared toward developing higher self-esteem
in young women, ages 13-17 years old. Check out the
Inner Visions calendar of events to know when these
soul-lifting activities will take place. This is a
great site for women and men seeking to tap into the
spiritual power within them.
www.QueenAfua.com
Our ancient Ancestors knew how to heal their minds,
bodies, and spirits through rituals and meditation
and Queen Afua is on a mission to get us back on track
by educating on the sacred, holistic rituals and techniques
used in the past. This site gives us an opportunity
to learn more about Queen Afua’s outreach and
keeps us up to date on her workshops, wellness trainings,
and books such as Heal Thyself for Health and Longevity
and Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine
Body, Mind, and Spirit.
www.NiaOnline.com
It’s good to know there is a site whose Nia
(purpose) is specifically related to the well-being
of African American women. Nia Online offers a wealth
of information on a variety of topics such as health
and fitness, beauty, love relationships, and careers.
This online magazine definitely keeps us connected
with who we are!
www.blackwomenshealth.com
It’s
imperative that women of African descent take care
of themselves on every level—physically, mentally,
and spiritually. Black Women’s Health will definitely
assist us in doing this. Being that Black women are
at a uch higher risk than any other group of women
for most diseases, this site gives a listing of various
diseases/illnesses and educates on how to prevent
them, recognize symptoms, and live healthier. The
information is written by physicians and health professionals.
www.nappturality.com
This
the natural sistas dream! Completely designed to cater
to the needs of sistas who are 100% happy to be nappy
and give sistas desiring to “go natural”
insight on how to make the transition. There are special
features such as Napptural of the Month which spotlights
the journey of women who have transitioned from chemically
altered hair to natural hair. We also get to find
out about the positively extraordinary things these
women are doing in their communities. Nappturality
also shares great natural recipes for shampoos, conditioners,
rinses, and hot oil treatments!
www.naturallynappy.com
A
beautiful site with a purpose to inform us of the
positives of wearing natural hairstyles, Naturally
Nappy shares hairstyles, grooming tips for twists,
locs, braids, etc. It also displays awesome photos
of people who have decided to live a “naturally
nappy” life!
www.newbein.com
www.sisterfriends.com
Sisters
celebrating and supporting one another always brightens
the journey. Sisterfriends is a wonderfully put-together
site for finding out diverse information on what Black
women are doing and how they’re doing it. Some
features include: Sisterpoets, Health and Fitness,
and Spiritual Sisterfriends. Explore this site to
become a part of a fantastic community developed just
for women of color.
www.library.ucsb.edu/blackfeminism
Sacred
Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine
Body, Mind, and Spirit
