NO 2 ISSUE 8
BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING, EDUCATIONAL, EMPOWERING, INSPIRING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Nappiology Expo features workshops, vendors, information and more! Kim Coles, actress, comedienne and the new co-host of the TV show, “Are You Normal America?”, will be the guest speaker in November at the 2012 Nappiology Expo in the Dallas suburb of Hurst. The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at the Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Drive in Hurst, Texas. Workshops and exhibitors at the Fourth
Kim Coles
Annual Nappiology Expo will provide information on the flexibility of natural hair. Ms. Coles is known for her trademark micro-braids and has not relaxed her hair since 1988. She began wearing different natural styles in 2011 and
shares her natural hair journey through You Tube and other social networking sites. “This is my personal hair journey into the realm of natural hair,” Ms. Coles told fans on her website. “I have learned a lot about self-acceptance a self-love and I’m glad that I took a leap of faith to show the real me.” “The natural hair care industry has exploded since we started doing the Nappiology Expo just four years ago,” said Nappiology founder De Johnson, who has worn a natural style for 22 years. “There are so many more natural hair styles, products to take care of those styles and natural styling techniques options for the 21st century African-American woman.” The Nappiology Expo is taking on more national attention this year with speakers, attendees and natural hair bloggers coming from across the country. Pearl Eva Walker-Ali plans to travel from Memphis, Tenn. to attend the Nappiology Expo in Hurst this year. “I have booked a bus that holds 56 people and we are excited about coming to the Expo,” said Walker-Ali, owner of Legacy Loc and Natural Styles. She has worn her hair natural since 1999.
“Some of the women who are coming don’t have natural styles yet; they just want to get information on how to make the transition,” Walker-Ali said. “I am a natural hair stylist and I am always interested in learning about the latest techniques for natural hairstyles.” Walker-Ali will be a vendor at the expo promoting her new book “Locks, Braids, & Natural Styles…Things You Want to Know!” Ms. Coles will be one of the presenters for 16 workshops scheduled for the Saturday expo. Her session is called “Kim Coles' Hair Journey.”
Rene Syler
Additional workshops include: The Cost of Going Natural
Natural Hair Confidence 101 Transitioning 101 All Things Sisterlock The Lie Behind the Lye Hair Loss Causes- Natural Treatments Salon Ownership Make it Happen Make It Last Natural Hair Styling Going Organic on a Budget Black Women Do Work Out Black Women Run Hairy Conversations in Corporate America There will also be a panel of natural hair bloggers discussing the positive aspects of being natural and their hair testimonies. National blogger and author Rene Syler, who has a natural hair testimony of her own, will moderate the panel. Nappiology event sponsors include Curls Unleashed, Jamaican Mango & Lime, and Sofn'free GroHealthy. The Nappiology Expo kicks off with a social networking event at 5:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at the Hurst Conference Center. For ticket information on the Nappiology Expo visit: www.nappiology.net
MOVING SALE Saturday, November 3 @ 7a.m. Washer, furniture, clothes, books and more! Everything must go! 8508 Arroyo Verda Dr. Dallas 75249
Join the BVSTX for a holiday-themed Veggie 201 Class Saturday, Nov. 10, 11:30 am, at the Center for Community Cooperation (CCC) (214.821.0911), 2900 Live Oak just east of Downtown Dallas. After the 201 Class, join the BVSTX and Animal Connection of Texas (ACT) for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck luncheon at 1 pm also at the CCC. Come, fellowship, and bring your favorite vegan dish or contribute $5 in support of the luncheon. We always have a great time with ACT members and the food is delicious! PAGE 5
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