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The Williamsburg Road Super Flea Market
The Williamsburg Road Super Flea Market is an indoor flea market that is open all year. It is located in eastern Henrico on 3302 Williamsburg Rd Richmond, VA 23231. I thought that this flea market had closed, but to my surprise they are still open under new management. I was surprised to see stores like The Ghana House (used to be in VCU area), Afrikongo, 1 Eye Originals, and A Peaceful Place to name a few. You can find a great selection of incense, incense burners, art work, black soap, body oils, unique jewelry, urban apparel, Afrocentric items, computer repair, etc. It is a true unknown gem. Help support local businesses and artisans! If you are looking for a retail space for your small business, they have great low rates to help you get started. Visit their website The Williamsburg Road Super Flea Market Website more information.
The Ghana House (used to be near VCU)
A Peaceful Place
Afrikongo
Down Home Family Reunion 2011
August 20, 2011
21st Annual Down Home Family Reunion
Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife is a downtown weekend festival that celebrates African American folklife with world music and dance, the Heritage Market, special children’s events, interactive site demonstrations and delicious down home food. It is designed to show aspects of West African cultural traditions that are African American and that have been absorbed by the American South. This is one of the Society’s original programs created in1990. (Third weekend in August.)
Juneteenth 2011 - June 18, 2011 Richmond, VA
Juneteenth National Freedom Day!
Bring the family and join Elegba Folklore Society for Juneteenth 2011, A Freedom Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 3:00 – 11:00p.
Juneteenth 2011, A Freedom Celebration commemorates the oldest African American holiday, Juneteenth National Freedom Day.
Enjoy performances and speakers, The Freedom Market, exhibits and children’s events.
Then, at 8:00p take in the Torch Lit Walk on the Trail of Enslaved Africans to observe the theme, Healing Spirit.
For more information visit http://efsinc.org/.
Green Tip: Essential oils used for cleaning
Lavendar oil - disinfectant
Lemon, orange, and grapefruit oil - tough degreaser
Eucalyptus oil - disinfects, great choice if you are fighting of a cold
Tea tree oil - effective againts bacteria, fungus, and some viruses
White cedar oil - disinfects
Business Spotlight: BOABW House
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| L-Boogie Earrings |
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| Jean Life Earrings |
I love Etsy for artisan products. I came across BOABW (Beauty Of All Black Women) House and found some great pieces. They make beautiful creative ethnic pieces. Great accessory for those with natual hair.
Check out their sites at:
http://www.boabw.ecrater.com/
www.artfire.com/users/Boabw
www.myspace.com/boabwhpe
Baltimore Natural Haircare Expo 2011
Back to where the Natural Haircare Expo started, the Baltimore Natural Haircare Expo will be sure to please the natural hair enthusiast or those who love unique artisan products. This year the expo is March 26th and 27th. Please check the flyer below for more information or visit their website at http://www.baltimorenaturalhaircareexpo.com/ .
Business Spotlight: Nubian Jewels
The owner of Nubian Jewels is Felice Ngunza Akosuia and she is truly an inspirational artisan. Many of her pieces are handmade with love. She also provides insight on "where to shop for health and beauty, holistic products, wardrobe items and the most unique accessories to complete your individual style!"
Visit her website at http://www.nubianjewels.biz/
Nubian Twist Hair Style
(Picture courtesy of E-ON Hair http://www.eonhair.com/)
(Photo courtesy of Hair Talk by Duyan James)A few summers ago, I was looking for long lasting styles for the summer and I discovered the Nubian Twist. This particular style gives the look of locs without the commitment. This style has been around for a while, but it has been hard to find a good inexpensive stylist in my area that does them properly. Some people are blessed with thick enough natural hair that they do not need extensions to achieve this look. I am not one of these people, so I decided to try and do them on my own with the help of this You Tube video! It is similar to doing Kinky Twist but with a different type of hair, and the ends do not have to be curled.
I found the hair from different sites, including:
I will update this blog with my photos (good or bad!) A great book that is great in explaining how to do this style is Hairtalk: Stylish Braids from African Roots by Duyan James.
My Photo Updates:
So I tried to do the nubian twist style myself and this is what I came out with:
Not bad for my first try. So I decided to try and use the Afro Bulk hair from the local beauty supply (around $5 a pack) to perform this style (pictured below):
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