“He didn’t mind looking freaky, like I don’t mind.” This interview with Little Richard about Jimi Hendrix is one of my favorite things ever.

I say this ALL the time. To quote the Desiderata,

“If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. 

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. 
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; 
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.”

http://www.fleurdelis.com/desiderata.htm 

This Stevie Wonder song has gotten me through some rough times. And accompanied me on some awesome road trips. Lots of memories and inspiration :)

Love me some vintageblackglamour:

Actress Nina Mae McKinney on the March 1930 cover of The Crisis.

Dorothy Dandridge. Look no further for classic beauty inspiration. 

naturalhairloveaffair:

The 10 Natural Hair Commandments

This book is called “Not Fat Because I Wanna Be” and it was written by LaNiyaha Bailey, a 6 year old girl who has been bullied at school because of her weight. 

She tells her own story on NPR: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/15/134566074/6-Year-Old-Author-Fights-Stigma-Of-Child-Obesity

The Root writes about it here: http://www.theroot.com/buzz/not-fat-because-i-wanna-be

I can identify with LaNiyah’s story so, so much. And I hope her book helps to inspire other kids who are experiencing this particular pain, and lets other kids know that bullying is NEVER OK.

This is the Diva 9 Piece Bedding Superset by House of Dereon at Bed Bath and Beyond. 

http://bit.ly/hfbQVq

Now THAT is stepping your business game up another level.