Based on these results, the author listed seven themes which were common factors for all fourteen participants. They were the following: (1) pioneer women, the first, the only and lonely; (2) presidential aspirations; (3) deal with the “isms”; (4) struggles with legitimacy; (5) detractors; (6) sustainers; and (7) negotiating biculturality. The significance of this study was broken down into four categories, and they are: (1) this level of administrative position did not have documentation in literature reviews, therefore, it was extremely important to capture for future purposes, (2) strategies which helped the administrators sustain themselves in their leading roles, (3) this would be documented proof that may be used by all community colleges and help their white male and other cultures in understand and working closer with Black Women, and (4) this tool would be a great institutional awareness in assisting community colleges in seeking and retaining women of color. In conclusion, the results of the findings will be documented to alert aspiring Black Women of the various challenges to expect coupled with the many barrier to…
She broke racial barriers with all of the odds against her. But simply studying cosmetology is not enough for me. My desire is to further my passion and knowledge by learning the ins and outs of business, along with the chemical compositions of the products we use and their effects on the skin and hair. At the age of only eighteen, I have six years of experience with freelance makeup artistry and hairstyling. I want to combine my talents with my business sense to one day create a company designed to make all people feel as beautiful outside as they are inside, just like Madam CJ…
2. Harvey. 2008. "Personal Satisfaction and Economic Improvement: Working-Class Black Women's Entrepreneurship in the Hair Industry". Journal of Black Studies. Summary:…
There I was, lying in bed watching television with my aunt. Then suddenly, a Barbie commercial came on. Seeing the colors, and the adjectives that described the products. Seeing how fun it looked to actually play with that doll. Seeing how great it looked to have an actual house where dolls can live.…
As a biracial child in America, I never quite fit in. Growing up in Mendocino,California with exactly one “black” girl (myself) in the entire school, I was the go to for questions about rap music, dance moves and slang. I felt as if I was a representative for the entire African American race even though I am just as white as I am black. Once I left the sheltered bubble of Mendocino, I saw more people that didn’t look like me which left me in an identity crisis, everyone had a community except for me. My African family praised my fairness, and adored my curly tresses, but my white family didn't understand what to do with it.…
Furthermore, I worked as a hairstylist in downtown Oak Park, Illinois where I learned about the real world. My mornings were a routine. I’d get up brush my teeth, curl my hair, do my makeup, and of course dress in all black fashion forward attire. Everyday I’d walk 2 blocks from the parking garage and stop by and get coffee next door at Sugar Fixe, a small local coffee shop.…
Growing up in an economy where every model has long luscious hair and it is flowing in the pictures it is common for young girls of African descent to ‘perm’ or ‘relax’ their hair in order to achieve the mainstream goals of beauty. I along with many other members of my family have tried to achieve said beauty. Natural hair however is harder to maintain and in itself rewarding. Life with my relaxed hair was what most would call easy. A simple part and press in the morning…
When I was little I would be be the average kid running around and bugging my older sisters. This is when we would end up going to the store,and while my parent would go around the store, me and my sisters were be behind them, placing bets on who would come up and say something about my hair. Only to spot someone who would be looking at me a lot and finally comes over and give me a compliment on my hair. Which I then said thank you and smiled sheepishly. Then they asked the question “Is your hair natural?”.…
Hair Loss Treatment FAQ: 1. Does Minoxidil work in the longer term? Minoxidil helps the growth of individual hair follicles. However, Minoxidil can only be considered as a short-term hair loss treatment is it can only bring in the results while you are consuming it.…
Having never been to New York, I was overjoyed with the chance to go to the city called the “Big Apple.” In addition, world-renowned hairstylists were there teaching courses in professional hairstylist, hair coloring, and haircutting. This trip was special for me not only because of the convention, but it happened a few days after my birthday and my mother and sister, wanted to attend. Instead of flying, we took the train to New York, which was a first for me. When we arrived at Union Station, I was in awe of the sight.…
(2) Within Interviewing I plan on talking to people of different grades, to see if there is a general trend in emotions. I will also talk to people that I know personally that go to historically black college universities like Howard to see the difference in opinions-if there are any. In the Article "Thriving in Students of Color on Predominantly White Campuses: A Divergent Path" by Kristin Parades-Collins follows the story around Katrina an African American student at a small private predominantly white on the west coast.…
How Natural Hair Makes the Black Female Community Stronger I remember times spent with my mother as a child. Specifically those times that required me to sit and wait for her in our local hair salon. I have very clear memories of hearing conversations that included advice not meant for a 9 year old’s ears, but sage advice nonetheless. The biggest footprint left behind for me was the scene of women, black women, of all ages congregating and supporting one another while being groomed and beautified.…
It all started one week into my junior year. All my life I have loved to do hair, my mother was never very good at doing it, so from a young age I would do my own hair. I remember days where I would show up with half of my hair in a ponytail because my mom “put it in too tight.” Days would go by where I threw fits when she would try and do it for me, but one day she didn’t. Then days after that, still nothing.…
My hair was just hair, until I cut it off. My first haircut took place when I was five years old. My hairdresser came to my house, measured my ponytail, and my mom made the initial cut. That was it, my first haircut, twelve whole inches. Like I said, I was five then, and I only had an idea of what would actually be done to all hair that had just been taken and mailed away.…
I want to study Cosmetology because I have always been fascinated with it. It gives you the chance to help people with their looks and even give them tips to help make their lives easier. I love getting a chance to do hair do’s and makeup. Ever since I started school, my parents have helped and encouraged me to get good grades and never fail. I didn’t understand why because all I thought at that time was that school was boring, but now that I am older…