Farai is a Zimbabwe-born, Botswana-bred mama living in Kansas. On her blog “The Hillbilly African” she shares her love of life and a penchant for all things minimalist and eco-friendly. We recently chatted about her journey to minimalism (and her adorable daughter!) 1. I love your blog! Can you share a bit more about The Hillbilly […]
Black Man Brilliance: A Conversation with Té V. Smith
1. Té! As I ask these questions, I cannot help but smile as I think about our Instagram writers of color community. I often talk about social media being the writer’s “village.” Have you found that to be true? I have found an oddly gorgeous sense of community through Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter. I have, […]
Black Woman Maker: Kitiya King of Mischo Beauty
In November 2013, I had the pleasure of meeting Kitiya King during the launch of her high-fashion, non-toxic nail lacquer brand, Mischo Beauty. Kitiya, a chemist and cosmetologist, and Mischo Beauty have been featured in ELLE, W, Vogue, and InStyle magazines (just to name a few.) Mischo Beauty assures that its formulation has always been […]