Trayvon Martin

I purposely chose to not speak on this case too early. I wanted to wait for my facts to emerge and I didn't want to be accused of following the hype. This case touches my heart because in a few years i will have a teenage son. 


I want my son to stay a young boy forever because in this world he is seen as a threat and not as a normal average human being. I have to worry about him being hurt in the rough streets of chicago. I always have to worry about him being profiled by the police. I have to worry about his being racially stereotyped and accused of being a bad person or threatening all because of the color of his skin. 


It is hard to read the blogs, or hear the criticism from people of other races and even from people of the same race when this killing cannot be justified. If it had been another black man who did it, there should be justice. it doesn't matter that Zimmerman is of another race. It matters that this kid was profiled because his skin is brown and he had on a hoodie. Someone son is dead. It is only because he is a young black teen. There was no other reason. Our black men can't go where they please in this free world. I know that certain neighborhoods we are not welcomed. I know that we are viewed as a violent race but people forget how violent our passage was to this "free" country. 


It is easy to say that the teen was not perfect and got in trouble. But the facts are clear. Zimmerman saw a black teen and thought he looked suspicious with his hoodie on and he followed him. How can a person be an aggressor after being stalked and followed. He can't. 


All I can think is that Martin could have been my son. In a few more years that could be my son. It breaks my heart because he will never be viewed solely as a human being. He will only be identified as a threatening black male. 


A criminal is a person who commits a crime. That person could be of any race. Why should everyone else be afforded the benefit of doubt but not our black males. They are labeled and demonized before they take their first walk. 


It is sad that there are other blacks who criticize people who have protested for Trayvon Martin. Whether a person protest everytime an injustice takes place or not, it should be welcomed. The negative remarks do not uplift anyone but tears people down. There is no reasoning for this. 


This horrific event should be used as a wake up call. We need to protect our children from this world. It is time we stand up for our children. No matter who the person is, our children deserve justice. If the aggressor is black, white, hispanic, asian, we need to stand up. My heart breaks everytime a child or a person loses their life to violence. This shouldn't happen and it is time to do something about it. 

Spring Break

Oh how I have waited for Spring break.....


Plans of going away, waking up late, and doing nothing. 


Now Spring Break arrives and guess what? I am still up early, working hard and at the school for three days of my break....


What a joke! LOL




But all in all, I appreciate the great weather in Chicago this week and the opportunity to get organized and recap all that I have learned this semester to improve from last semester. There is always room for improvement and I am enjoying my leisure time and my ability to get on top of things. 

Hair Type

If you began this natural hair journey and encountered some other naturals state that they have 3B hair type and you were utterly confused, you are not alone.



There are four classifications. You either have straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair or kinky hair. I fall under kinky hair. My curls are very tightly coiled and small. 


Here is a chart which illustrates the different types of hair. Take a look and see where you fall....

Certain Days I would have to say I am a 4a and right after I wash it, I am a 4c. My curls are tightly coiled and very small which is why my afro can look very small one day and big the next. 

Tips on curing dry itchy scalp

1

Ensure that your hair is clean. A build-up of oils or dirt can clog pores and make your scalp feel itchy. Sometimes, a good shampoo is the best cure for an itchy scalp. Look for a shampoo with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5 to keep your scalp moisturized.

2

Consider your hair products. If your hair is clean, your itchy scalp might be due to an allergic reaction to a shampoo, conditioner or other hair product. A new product might have irritated your skin, or your skin could have developed a reaction to an old product. Consider changing your hair care routine in order to cure a dry, itchy scalp.

3

Eliminate other chemical causes. Hair dye and the chemicals used in perms can irritate the scalp. Talk to your hairdresser or stylist about soothing lotions or creams that can counteract the itchiness.

4

Notice whether you have white flakes in your hair. Dandruff can be a cause of scalp itchiness, and you can easily treat it with over-the-counter shampoos.

5

Note whether you have been exposed to the sun recently. Sometimes, an itchy scalp is a sign of sunburn. This type of itchiness should go away once your skin recovers.

6

Determine whether you have lice. If your itchy scalp lasts for several days, or if your condition worsens, check your hair for the white or grayish eggs that can indicate lice. These eggs look like dandruff, but they are attached to individual hairs and do not move when you touch them. Treat lice immediately. Over-the-counter treatments are very effective.