http://www.forbrowngirls.tumblr.com
Check out my good friend Mike’s clothing brand: Hari Kari!
Live your passion. Create your dream. Fight for what you believe in.www.liveharikari.com
Like what you see? Like on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/liveharikari
The purple and red tee’s are unisex!
FBG Shirts will be here on Tuesday- a week from now! Who’s excited? Will YOU be purchasing one?
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Join the “What’s Your Nude”? Facebook event!
BRAS are available in Black, White, and “Nude” for every day use!
BUT, everyone isn’t the “same “nude” or “buff.” I’m not. Are you?
Why can’t there be a nude-tone bra that actually is our “nude?”
THIS is unacceptable and sad!!
DO: Ask for BROWN bras.
Email YOUR bra-maker and ask for BROWN bras!!
After all, your “nude” may not be my “nude” or “buff.”
HOW: On (or before) Feb 1 PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE write or email YOUR bra-maker and ask for BROWN bras!!
What better way to kick off African American History month than to “support” African American Women?!
BROWN should be an option in every bra that “nude” is. DEMAND more BROWN BRAS!!-Tara Raines
https://www.facebook.com/events/283022685087708/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/#!/WhatsYourNude
Thanks for telling me about this,Ashley! http://dearashleynicole.tumblr.com/
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Happy Birthday to Michelle Obama!
Click HERE to sign her birthday card! :)
Excerpt from CollegeLifestyles.com Interview about FBG
http://forbrowngirls.tumblr.com/
CL: What inspired you to start your website/blog For Brown Girls?
KW: “What inspired the creation of the blog was open dialogue between my older cousin, Amber and I about situations in our lives that made us feel less attractive because of our skin tone. From what someone would say to us directly, to messages in the media, we were bombarded on a daily basis with the idea that darker skin was unattractive. We didn’t want to accept this idea or our feelings of inadequacy anymore, so we created an outlet on Tumblr. We wanted to share our feelings and ideas, while ultimately uplifting and inspiring others to be more accepting of the skin they’re in. Since the initial launch of the blog in June, however, Amber has chosen to pursue other endeavors. I have since taken on running the blog, creating a website and building the For Brown Girls brand. I created the site and a Facebook “like” page to reach out to women and girls outside of the Tumblr world to invite them on this “journey” towards loving the skin they are in.”
CL: Have you ever experienced “Shadeism” or any type of negativity because of your complexion?
KW: “In my first “real” high school relationship we’d been together for a little bit as the time went by he became disinterested and we went our separate ways. As it turned out he’d discovered that he preferred lighter skinned girls with long hair, neither of which I had. That was the first time I realized that my complexion could make me “less desirable”. I also learned that longer straight hair was considered most attractive. I would try to wear my hair straight and down as much as I could to try and please this boy and I was only 15! More recently, I’ve been told by a guy that I wasn’t his “type”, and he even went as far as to say he usually didn’t date dark skinned girls but he’d make an exception! Lucky me!-I declined. Most of the negativity I’ve experienced personally has been involving guys and that’s taught me that although you are allowed to have a preference most times it is unjustified. They aren’t choosing one personality over another or in some cases even the most attractive! It is based simply on skin complexion and that’s just plain ignorant and a perfect example of prejudice within the African American community. Throughout my life I’ve also heard “dark” or “black” used in a derogatory way to put someone down or as a joke. I’ve been made fun of for my darker complexion when I was younger on occasion but I never really internalized it. Looking back at the incidents as I’m older and more aware I understand the implications of the teasing. The idea of being darker skinned is projected as a “burden” or a “flaw” and it really takes a toll on one’s spirit, especially the self-esteem of young women.”
http://collegelifestyles.org/2011/11/cl-interviews-karyn-washington/
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Tell Me Why Your Black Is Beautiful
http://missbriparker.tumblr.com/
1. I live with courage
2. Walk with a sway in my hips
3. Keep my head held high
(feel free to add something in & REBLOG)
I’m proud of who I am <3
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Gabourey Sidibe is Brown Beauty of the Week! Check out a review I wrote of the movie, "Precious" after I saw it for the first time in 2009.
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Thanks to everyone who has liked ‘FBG’ on facebook, so far!
You are already eligible & one step closer to entering to win the very first ‘FBG’ Giveaway, a debossed silicone lilac colored bracelet with the words “Brown Girls, Receive Love” on them! *they should be getting to me in the next week or so*
if you haven’t liked the page yet, make sure you do! https://www.facebook.com/pages/For-Brown-Girls/299182656763316
Thanks !
