1Blessed Natural Mag

1BlessedNatural: Missy Elliot Writes Positive Message to Fans (photo cred: Instagram/MissyMisdemeanorElliot) Today, Missy Elliot wrote a positive message to her fans on social media. In her caption, the entertainer talked about how words could uplift you when you're having a bad day. She also posted a video of her writing on paper, and her nails were FIRE! She had all types of jewels on them, but back to the message. She said, "If you are having a rough day I just want to say I think you are amazing." Elliot has been writing uplifting messages on social media since 2017.  According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America ( ADAA ,) depression occurs in women more than men. In a study reported by Psychology Today in 2016, there was a link found between social media and depression. These statistics highlight the importance of Missy Elliot's positive messages. Because of her many accomplishments as an entertainer, Missy Elliot was inducted into ...

Black History: Why Cicely Tyson On a Bus is a Whole MOOD! (photo cred: John Matthew Smith by CC by - SA 2.0 ) In a world where social media has taken over, legendary actress Cicely Tyson let us know that she's not having any of that! Recently,  Keke Palmer posted a video of the actress for Flashback Fridays (#FBF) on the set of the 2014 movie The Trip to Bountiful.  Tyson was sitting in a window seat on a bus when Palmer asked her to smile for the camera. Tyson indicated that it was an "inanimate objects". She said, "Why should I smile? I smile for people." BIG MOOD! Cicely Tyson has a lot to smile about! Her acting and modeling career spans over 60 years. Last year, she won an Honorary Oscar at the 2018 Govenors Awards. Some of Ms. Tyson's most notable films and shows include Sounder (1972), The Autobiography of Jane Pittman (1974), Roots (1977) and The Help  (2011). She also won a Tony Award for the movie The Trip to Bountiful ...

1BlessedNatural: Rachel Dolezal is Questioned Why Edges Weren't Left Out of Braids (photo cred: Instagram/Rachel Dolezal) On Saturday, Rachel Dolezal, a white woman who was publicly criticized for claiming to be Black was asked by Instagram users why she "snatched" her edges up into box braids. The 41-year-old posted 2 Instagram videos of her doing box braids. In her caption, she said, "The Burt's Bees or lip-balm method for thin/fine ends to keep ends in the braid." She went on to say she also used wax, spritz, and other hair products depending on the hair.  In her caption, Dolezal also said, "I didn't invent hair braiding: it originated in Africa and I learned from looking at pictures and from Black women in Mississippi as well as years of just practice." One user asked, "Why you braid your edges????" Dolezal said, "Cuz I don't have baby hair/short hair and don't wanna cut my perimeter just to fit in, so...