Apostel Paul said cover your head and black women said right on baby!

Nov 13, 2009 - When the Apostle Paul declared that women shall cover their heads during worship who knew a biblical commandment would have such a profound impact on fashion.  Our for-Sistas dating back to African American roots and beyond to the mother land, Africa, today's modern Afro-American women wears centuries of heritage on their heads.  "I think it's because it's rooted in the African tradition that says that when one presents oneself before God… that you should be at your best –- that you should present excellence before the Almighty," says Craig Marberry co-author of Crowns.  Well even if you have no intention of dressing to the Nines for the "Almighty" you can't deny that Church Ladies bring  majestic wisdom refined beauty to the fashion world. As the early 20th century was finding it's footing Afro-Americans were beginning to enjoy some limited independence.  "Sunday church services provided African American women who worked as domestic servants or in other subservient roles the only real chance to break away from their drab, dreary workday uniforms. says Michael Cunningham of Time Magazine and co-author of Crowns.  The women typically went for textured fabrics, bright colors and of course the key ingredient flamboyancy, some of the hats I see today have it all over Liberacci in that department.  A matching ensemble is also important to the outfit; shoes, pocket book and gloves but I don't need to tell you ladies that right ;) Hats also served as status symbols. - 10 Comments

Obama's Mind Game

Nov 23, 2009 - By Robin of Berkeley November 17, 2009   We're playing those mind games together Pushing the barriers,  Planting seeds Playing the mind guerrilla Chanting the mantra, peace on earth  -John Lennon It's a chilling moment when the light goes out in someone's eyes. A once-radiant child hardens from abuse. A woman's heart shrinks after her husband's abandonment. - 0 Comments

Baby, baby

Nov 22, 2009 - I just found out that a girl I work with is 7 months pregnant (I guess wearing scrubs hides the belly well). To be honest I felt kind of jealous. I know so many women (many who are around my age) that are pregnant or have had babies in the last couple of years. - 1 Comment

Confused on what to do about my cousin's husband...

Nov 20, 2009 - Well I just Very Very recently turned 20... and I've noticed my cousin (by marriage) has been staring at me. The other day when I'd come home from a party I was dressed nice and my friend loet me borrow a low cut shirt - I don't usually wear them I feel uncomfortable wearing them, but I figured wth it's a party anyway - I hadn't really noticed he was staring at the time because my cousin and I were in a heated discussion about family problems. - 3 Comments

Religious police blamed in ‘honour’ killing of sisters

Jul 16, 2009 - PUBLIC POST ++++++++++++++++++++ http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=World_News&subsection=Gulf%2C+Middle+East+%26+Africa&month=July2009&file=World_News200907116430.xml Religious police blamed in ‘honour’ killing of sisters Web posted at: 7/11/2009 6:43:0 Source ::: AFP Riyadh: Saudi women’s group yesterday blamed the country’s religious police in the “honour” killing of two sisters shot dead by their own brother after they were arrested for mixing with unrelated men. The Society for Defending Women’s Rights in Saudi Arabia said the religious police had placed the sisters’ lives in danger when they arrested them and then placed them in a Riyadh women’s shelter. The two women, identified as Reem, 21, and Nouf, 19, were murdered after they left the shelter on July 5. - 13 Comments

Right-wing women rock

Oct 31, 2009 - I loved this article! :) ~~~~~~ Right-wing women rock Looking at the shoes tells a lot about a female's political persuasion By IAN ROBINSON The recent election of Danielle Smith as leader of the Wildrose Alliance reminded me that among the many things I love about the libertarian/right wing are the women. Could be our slogan: Come for the culture war ... - 8 Comments

Sorry, No Ladies Only Holidays

Nov 18, 2009 - Judge rules against women-only holidays   By Norrie Ross Herald Sun November 18, 2009 12:01am A judge ruled that women-only holidays cannot be advertised because it could breach the human rights of men / File

• Plans to start a women-only holiday service
• Wanted exemption to Equal Opportunity Act
• Judge refuses, say it is not necessary

A SINGLE-sex travel company for women who want to avoid boozy, bed-hopping mixed tour groups has been grounded. A judge ruled yesterday that former tour guide Erin Maitland cannot advertise women-only holidays because it could breach the human rights of men.  Judge Marilyn Harbison refused to grant Ms Maitland an exemption to the Equal Opportunity Act, ruling that she had not proved it was reasonable or necessary, the Herald Sun reports. "The exemption may well be convenient and practical in the establishment of her business, but it cannot be justified on human rights principles," said the vice-president of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.  In her evidence to VCAT Ms Maitland said she wanted to set up Travel Sisters after hearing stories from her friends who would not travel in mixed tour groups because of "drinking and bed-hopping". - 2 Comments

Can You Believe This?

Nov 17, 2009 -   New mammogram guidelines raise questions Benefits of screening before age 50 don't outweigh risks, task force says   updated 7:39 a.m. CT, Tues., Nov . 17, 2009 NEW YORK - For many women, getting a mammogram is already one of life's more stressful experiences. - 7 Comments