Beware Of The Brazilian Blowout!

Good Morning America's report on Brazilian blow-outs is astonishing on so many levels. The women featured in the segment want "bone-straight" hair. Kinky or curly hair like mines is considered "difficult" & "unmanageable." Well, I manage my curls just fine,thank you!

When I see minorities obsess over straight hair,it makes me cringe. Especially when the minority happens to be African-American. Don't they know that straight hair is a European or Western standard of beauty? Beauty is not one-dimensional. I love curly hair more than I do straight hair. But,society wants me to feel otherwise.

Far too many people are willing to risk their hairline by wearing a lace-front weave in order to have hair that looks more European.And you may be risking your health in your quest to have European hair if you get a Brazilian blow-out. So,beware!

Congratulations to Laila Ali !

Muhammed Ali's beautiful daughter has just announced that she is pregnant with her second child. I love her beauty & strength. She is a perfect role model for young black women. We need more females like her in the public eye. Congratulations,Laila Ali!

Here's more from CNN:

"Laila Ali is expecting: The former Dancing With the Stars contestant and American Gladiator host exclusively shares the news with PEOPLE in a video message.

"I am pregnant again! I'm three months, and I'm so excited, my family is excited," says a beaming Ali. "I'm hoping it's a girl this time!"

Due in early April 2011, this will be the second child together for Ali, 32, and husband Curtis Conway, 39, who married in July 2007. Their first child, son Curtis Jr., is 2.

Laila says her father, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, is excited about becoming a grandfather again.

"My dad is an excellent grandfather," she says. "He loves kids. He loves to kiss them to death."(END OF EXCERPT) Read more here.

Why Is Wyclef Jean In The Hospital?

After having his character called into question & giving up his dream to be Haiti's next president,Wyclef Jean tried to forget his troubles by immersing himself in his work. Evidently, that tactic didn't work. Over the weekend,Wyclef Jean was hospitalized due to stress & fatigue.

Here's more from MTV News:

"Wyclef Jean has been hospitalized in New Jersey after suffering stress and fatigue, the former Haitian presidential hopeful confirmed via his Twitter account on Monday (September 27).

The musician, who entered the race in hopes of succeeding the sitting Haitian president only to have his bid rejected by election officials, reportedly has been battling headaches since he last returned from the earthquake-ravaged country. A Haitian music message board first reported the news of 'Clef's hospitalization over the weekend.

Earlier this month, Jean abandoned his appeal of the election board's decision and set forth on a hectic schedule that included trips overseas, meetings with U.N. officials and work on a new album, according to HaitianBeatz.com.

The Jean family released a statement on Monday afternoon also confirming Wyclef's health status; the family said the charismatic former Fugees frontman would be back in the public eye within a week after taking on a "grueling" workload."(END OF EXCERPT) Read the rest here.