BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT: Unknown beauty
Photo Credit: Alain Paris
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Music of the Day: Queen Sheba
MUSIC OF THE DAY: Queen Sheba feat. Bounty Killer "Love of a Lifetime"
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Beautiful couple in todays South Africa
As some of us knows, The World Cup in soccer/football has started in South Africa. And I gotta send a big-up to Matthew Booth in the South african team and his beautiful wife Sonia Bonneventia, former Miss South Africa. And when you look at it in an historic perspective - with the racist apartheid system in South Africa, I think this is a beautiful couple. He from the white upper class in Cape Town and she from the slum of Soweto, Johannesburg.
And apparently there are very very few "famous" interracial relationships in South Africa, even today, 20 years after the fall of apartheid.
As a journalist said "Matthew Booth and Sonia Bonneventia are like Romeo and Juliet, mixed with Disney's Lady and the Tramp"
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Are we scared?
I think it's time we break this down - for good! :) And I need your help.
As long as I've got this blog I've got this question from time to time. And to be honest, I can't really answer the question, by myself - so help me fill it in.
As Leonora is asking me:
"My friend told me about your site because she happened to come across it while looking up interracial love and black women, something we have been discussing alot. She found your blog interesting and told me to take a look. It was funny because at first we couldn't believe it...we were both like "wow...white men actually like black women!" I guess we have always figured some do but the question that is yet to be answered is....why is it that in public places a white man will look at a black woman, even smile or say a word or two but they don't go any further. Is it because they are scared of what people may think? Are they uncomfortable approaching a black woman? We simply don't understand it. There is a growing population of black women who are attracted to white men but the problem is they don't know what to do or how to go about it because the white men don't seem to approach them. My friend and i both being a part of that group of women."
- The the Black women out there, are you feeling the same way? Is this a common feeling? Tell us about your thoughts and experiences.
- And the White guys out there... is this really true? Are scared? Scared of the beautiful black woman? Are we scared of what people may think?
Let's break this down together. Once and for all! :)
Thanks Leonora & Taf for bringing this question to surface! :)
Monday, May 31, 2010
Word of the Day: Nappy
NAPPY.
"Hair distinctive to some Africans and Americans of African descent. If taken care of properly, it is very beautiful, thick, and soft. And people actually DO wash natural, nappy hair."
/nappynluvnit (urbandictionary.com)Related hair sites:
nappy-n-happy.stores.yahoo.net
www.nappturality.com
www.nappyhairaffair.com
www.nappykitchen.com
www.nappyhairproducts.com
www.nappyhairshop.com
Music of the Day: Princess Thundah
Yeah, right now Im spinning my mind over the riddim from Princess Thundah! :)
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Music of the Day: Oumou Sangaré
Yeeeeah.. today I wanna give props to the Mali-born beautiful artist Oumou Sangaré.
True african beauty there and I love her vibe! Check out her song "Seya"
Oumou Sangaré at MySpace
Fact: 6.5 % of black women married to white men
This is an interesting article. About the status of interracial marriage in the US. According to census.gov 6.5 percent of black women are in "interracial" marriage with white men. Interesting fact! :)
Check it out for yourself at "Interracial marriage still rising, but not as fast"
Monday, May 24, 2010
Picture of the Day
PICTURE OF THE DAY: From Cape Coast, Ghana
Additional info:
Accually the Cape Coast in Ghana is a part of the "dark" side of the History of Sweden. Wnen you think of the Slave trade most of us probably see the British Empire, The Netherlands or Spain. But even Sweden was a part of this abhor history, called trans-Atlantic slave trade. And the Cape Coast of Ghana where the swedish Castle. Read more on Wikipedia
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Music of the Day: Omawumi
Listening to the nigerian artist Omawumi right now. And she's a true beauty!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Clearing it out.
Hi all!
Just quickly wanna clear something about my previously topic here. It's been a lot comments there, which I do enjoy to read. :)
My standpoint about the last topic is that this was just a THOUGHT and not necessary what I think. This is a thought I wanted to drop after a conversation between me and my friend. I'm aware that it can be a bit controversy and stereotyped. And my point is not to say it is this way. Just wanted to drop off a topic I think some people out there might have.
I know, for fact, this is not all true. And I know everyone have there own individual preferences and thoughts. So, I am not looking at black women as a "group doing this and thinking that". It's just a question - to go forward! :)
Thanks for all the comments! Really interesting and necessary answers!
See you soon and til than - stay blessed!
Just quickly wanna clear something about my previously topic here. It's been a lot comments there, which I do enjoy to read. :)
My standpoint about the last topic is that this was just a THOUGHT and not necessary what I think. This is a thought I wanted to drop after a conversation between me and my friend. I'm aware that it can be a bit controversy and stereotyped. And my point is not to say it is this way. Just wanted to drop off a topic I think some people out there might have.
I know, for fact, this is not all true. And I know everyone have there own individual preferences and thoughts. So, I am not looking at black women as a "group doing this and thinking that". It's just a question - to go forward! :)
Thanks for all the comments! Really interesting and necessary answers!
See you soon and til than - stay blessed!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
A question in my head
Hey y'all! I'm still in NYC - and I love this city! Beautiful place, beautiful people and the vibe is unique!
There is this question stuck in my head and it has in some ways got clearer while being here. I might be wrong, but I gotta drop my thought.
In some ways I think, this is a thought that might be wrong, that most of the black women that like white men, are looking for white guys that are living the "white life". I mean like typical, from the media focused, "white life". I can't really describe it, and probably there is no such thing, but you know what I mean - more in a metaphors way.
Is this thought of mine in any way true? I'm curious to see your answers!
In my hand, I sometime feel like I've got into a "grey zone" - I sometimes get the impression my way of "adepting to the black culture" is seeing as something negative (negative is not really the right word, but...). But I gotta make this clear - im not adepting anything, I'm just being myself. I happen to love a lot of the "black music", i'm probably using a lot of words that some people would relate to the "black culture", I'm probably wearing a special type of clothes, etc etc. But I'm just being me.
But I'm curious to get some feedback, critique, and reflection on my thought! :)
There is this question stuck in my head and it has in some ways got clearer while being here. I might be wrong, but I gotta drop my thought.
In some ways I think, this is a thought that might be wrong, that most of the black women that like white men, are looking for white guys that are living the "white life". I mean like typical, from the media focused, "white life". I can't really describe it, and probably there is no such thing, but you know what I mean - more in a metaphors way.
Is this thought of mine in any way true? I'm curious to see your answers!
In my hand, I sometime feel like I've got into a "grey zone" - I sometimes get the impression my way of "adepting to the black culture" is seeing as something negative (negative is not really the right word, but...). But I gotta make this clear - im not adepting anything, I'm just being myself. I happen to love a lot of the "black music", i'm probably using a lot of words that some people would relate to the "black culture", I'm probably wearing a special type of clothes, etc etc. But I'm just being me.
But I'm curious to get some feedback, critique, and reflection on my thought! :)
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
In no where
Sitting out in nowhere. In a small town called Haverhill, outside Boston. Crazy place. Like a town in some movie. Beautiful but scary. And guess what, no black women here. Weird town. Gotta continue!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Problems with the Blog - but will be back soon! Be Patient!
As you might have seen, I'm having problems with my blog. This is due to Blogger.com/blogspot.com's so-called shut-down of FTP support on Blogger. Which made my day terrible, and for a lot of other bloggers with own domain names (like mine - blackisbeautiful.se) So I am about to find out a new way to get this back again and even better!
I hope you all can have parience with this problem. And I WILL be back soon! In middle of May I will be up and running like normal again! Maybe not through 'blogger.com' - I'll see if there is a better one!
But please stay tuned and be patient with me!
THIS BLOG IS GONNA BE BACK SOON - AND STILL UP-LIFTING THE BLACK WOMAN! Cause thats what this is all about - showing some love to the black women around the world!
/Andreas, www.blackisbeautiful.se
Meanwhile you can reach me at: andreas@blackisbeautiful.se
I hope you all can have parience with this problem. And I WILL be back soon! In middle of May I will be up and running like normal again! Maybe not through 'blogger.com' - I'll see if there is a better one!
But please stay tuned and be patient with me!
THIS BLOG IS GONNA BE BACK SOON - AND STILL UP-LIFTING THE BLACK WOMAN! Cause thats what this is all about - showing some love to the black women around the world!
/Andreas, www.blackisbeautiful.se
Meanwhile you can reach me at: andreas@blackisbeautiful.se
In the first two weeks of May I will be in the States - From Boston, New York, Philly to Washington and Miami! Holla at me if you have tips or anything! :)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Mary on Stage
I was reading the newspaper this morning, and guess who I saw?! :) Just wanna send a little big-up to Mary Ndiaye - you have seen her before on this blog. Now she is competing in the Metro on Stage - a music talent competition for new artists. And Mary is sure a talented artist. And yeah, it's no secret - she's a true beauty too! :)
Check Mary Ndiaye on Metro on Stage
Picture from todays newspaper!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Big up to Left Eye
This one goes out to Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez. Can't beleive it's eight (8) years ago she left this world. So here's a little tribute to the beautiful Lisa.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Vogue Italy goes Black
I think this is a very good exemple of giving the true beauty some space in the media. The italian Vogue is celebrating the black women with a new page to their site. Strictly dedicated to the black woman. Check it out at: Vogue Italy
Thanks for the tip, Rosi
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Erykah - go back to the days
Being the subject of discussion lately, Erykah Badu is still one of the most beautiful women in the soul scene! I'm not gonna go into that debate about her new music video! :D
But I gotta give some big-up to her skills. I can't really say Im a big fan of her latest albums "New Amerykah...". Her way best album is the classic 1997 "Baduizm". I'd rank it top 5 of soul album! Mmm... reminiscing! Erykah, please go back to the old good sound! :)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
BIG-UP 2: Sister Fa
Today I wanna take the time to send a big-up to Sister Fa. This very talented rapper from Dakar, Senegal is a true beauty! Love her hair and her vibe!
So do you wanna check out Senegal's Finest Female rapper - take a look at: www.sisterfa.com
Monday, April 12, 2010
Love Etana's voice
I just loooove Etana's voice. Was listening to her song "Blessings" and mmmm.. that voice is like candy to your ear! :)
Check out the excellent "Blessings" with Jamaica's Finest Etana feat. Alborosie
BIG-UP 2: Me Firi Ghana
Just wanna give a big-up to this Clothing brand "Me Firi Ghana" - representing Ghana world-wide with hoodies and tees. Chek out their site: mefirighana.com
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Nolly dilemma
What a dilemma. I felt for watching a Nollywood movie. Should I go for "Silent Scandals" with Genevive Nnaji och the yoruba movie "Jenifa 2" with Funke Akindele or maybe I should watch "Jenifa" (the original) first?! Or "Silent Scandals 2"... A real Nolly dilemma! :)
Both Genevive and Funke seems to be the biggest actresses. Funke I've seen in several movie. I do prefer the Yoruba movies. But Genevive I've heard should be like one of the best actresses in the english category. Both are very beautiful thou! :)
In the Nollywood industry they apparently produce the "follow-up" movie at the same time as the 1st one! Interesting! :)
Aaah, I'll go for "Jenifa 2"... LOL
Wanna watch more Nollywood movies, check this link: http://14kmedia.com/
And if you don't know what I'm talking about, read: Wikipedia
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