why is this person trying to play my girl macherieamour!!!!!!!!

[krissynick]

*nod*

I'm wondering if someone didn't want to put themselves on front street by stating that 'thought' here, and so took it the roundabout way knowing SOMEONE would jump on it.....

Dra-ha-ma.....

Hmmmm interesting.....

 

[Healthb4Length]

You know what though, I read recently that most Africans Americans in this country that are descendents of slaves DO NOT have any Native American ancestry. That the whole "I'm part Native American" is really just something that generations have passed down through their families. Actually, the number of African Americans that have some Native ancestry is quite low, plus, even if there was a relative, it would be like 1 person.

This is so true Ava, Geographically and socioeconomically it would not have made much sense...but hey people say anything to prove that they are not "that Black."

They also did a study on some Native American groups here in the United States to see how many had some African American ancestry, or a slave relative. And the numbers were like less than 1%

So actually, it has been showed that we have more white ancestry than we do Native American. And most African Americas don't even have a Native American ancestor or relative.

Don't go starting no mess, then again some people would be so happy to know this. Learn your history people! SPeak AVA SPEAK!

As how this relates to hair. Lots of times, we assume various differences in our grades of texture is because we are "part" something else. But we never take into consideration that there are numerous groups of African people, that are not "mixed" that have various textures of hair. And maybe instead of taking after some other race, maybe our various textures are a result of the different African groups that we are related to in our native continent. We just assume that the "looser" textures have to be because we are mixed. And this thinking just reinforces the stereotype that black people from Africa has "nappy" hair.

I mean after all, they put different people of different groups from Africa together when they were making their first group of slaves. So therefore, there would be some differences in the makeup of the offspring based on just that alone.










1+1=2! Ding Ding Ding!

 

[Healthb4Length]

*nod*

I'm wondering if someone didn't want to put themselves on front street by stating that 'thought' here, and so took it the roundabout way knowing SOMEONE would jump on it.....

Dra-ha-ma.....

Well if that's the case and then I got a great laugh for the day...I really needed it! I like it when we shake things up around here!

 

[krissynick]

Hmmmm interesting.....

Actually it was kinda odd that i found the post.... it was in the about me hair section of macherieamour website.. and i hardly look there anymore but i just happen to look there on the 15 and saw it there and i had to post it on here.... but macheireamour deleted it... but it was there posted by someone who called themselves sorry.. something.. i forgot...

 

[SandySea]

That comment sounds crazyerplexed. Macharie probably laughed more than anything. That comment about our DNA takes the cake!! It's sad that some people fail to realize how diverse we are as a race and culture. Truly ignorant!

 

[Afrolinda]

Im hurt 1. that was the dumbest thing I have read in a long time. 2. from laughing so hard. If some one can relay the messages that the majority of AA's are mixed with something.come on now we all look different for a reason different parts of africa and mixed with something else. And does that mean that the rest of the africans that were drop off somewhere else like Brazil or an island, hair cant grow past their shoulders too b/c their ancestors were on a slave ship.

Its so sad how people have no real understanding of their history or of themselves and just except anything someone tells them. lets think people!

I agree with you, people should learn much more about history and geography for that matter.

 

[rdm]

what the heck does that mean.....erplexed

This means that she never took a biology class.

 

[macherieamour]

That comment sounds crazyerplexed. Macharie probably laughed more than anything. That comment about our DNA takes the cake!! It's sad that some people fail to realize how diverse we are as a race and culture. Truly ignorant!

Hehe, I did laugh. Seriously, I didnt take it personally.Thats what happens when you are on the internet But thanks to Krissy and Betty for pointing it out

That one wasnt even that bad, you should see some of the Youtube comments I deleted. Full out battles over whether or not, i am mixed It is very sad what some people think about black women and hair (and black women are not the only "offenders").

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

Personally I love Macherieamuor's blog. I believe what you say Ms.M.

In my honest opinion race shouldn't always be an issue, healthy haircare should. I'm mixed Black and Indian and MY hair is kinky as hell. lol I'll bet she'd tell me I'm lying because if I really was my hair would be down to my knees. Ol girl forgot her meds ennit?

 

[lisana]

Something is terribly fishy/interesting about this entire situation.

I was just about to say the same thing, but you beat me to it. It's nice to know that a LHCF veteran picked this up. I tell you, some of us need to take a step back and OBSERVE the entire situation... that is all

 

[lisana]

*nod*

I'm wondering if someone didn't want to put themselves on front street by stating that 'thought' here, and so took it the roundabout way knowing SOMEONE would jump on it.....

Dra-ha-ma.....

thank you, sister, nice to know everyone ain't falling down the dang rabbit hole...and that really is all.

 

[Southernbella.]

*nod*

I'm wondering if someone didn't want to put themselves on front street by stating that 'thought' here, and so took it the roundabout way knowing SOMEONE would jump on it.....

Dra-ha-ma.....

Bingo! In light of recent threads on here, this one fits in quite nicely.

 

[nappity]

Bingo! In light of recent threads on here, this one fits in quite nicely.

Its just too coincidental. When I teach my students I always ask them to question the source.

 

[krissynick]

Its just too coincidental. When I teach my students I always ask them to question the source.

Its real guys.. i know you guys are finding it fishy but i saw it with my own eyes from a person on her website.. i just have no idea who it and anothe person from macherie website commented too ... if you want to go see its still there.. w ell our responses anyway

 

[amwcah]

Its real guys.. i know you guys are finding it fishy but i saw it with my own eyes from a person on her website.. i just have no idea who it and anothe person from macherie website commented too ... if you want to go see its still there.. w ell our responses anyway

You sound guilty by defending yourself. Don't bother. Like I said in your other thread, "Brush your collar and keep moving!"

 

[krissynick]

You sound guilty by defending yourself. Don't bother. Like I said in your other thread, "Brush your collar and keep moving!"

i know i do but ppl already think what they want to think... me and machiereamour both know what the true is... but ur absolultely right imma just keep moving ...

 

[cocoberry10]

It's unfortunate that someone cannot celebrate the fact that someone who is Black, with 2 Black parents has been able to achieve beautiful, bra-strap, waistlength, hip length or whatever length hair, and instead wants to question her ethnicity. Instead of keeping secrets to herself, Macherieamour has decided to kindly lend her support to helping others achieve beautiful, long hair that is 100% theirs!

Reality Check: It doesn't really matter your ethnicity, b/c anyone with any African ancestry can have any texture of hair. Our hair comes in type 1, 2, 3, 4 and probably type 20. What this site has taught us is that with the right products and care for YOUR particular hair, your hair will prosper!

Reality Check 2: If you are Black American, Caribbean, or Latin American (and even African), it is pretty unlikely in this day and age that anyone is 100% anything. So yes, Macherieamour is Black, but probably like everyone else has some other ancestry. This does not have anything to do with her hair type!

 

[nappity]

Its real guys.. i know you guys are finding it fishy but i saw it with my own eyes from a person on her website.. i just have no idea who it and anothe person from macherie website commented too ... if you want to go see its still there.. w ell our responses anyway

Krissy- unless you wrote it- you are NOT the source. Don't get your curls in a ruffle. Questioning the source is a scientific method used to get to the bottom of things. The source made his/her position clear.That should be the end of that.Why would I take advice or get riled up by someone who is as ignorant as the day is long? You aver you are not the source-Okay- I still question the sources intention and its purpose. I.E. why? why now? why here? you follow?

 

[krissynick]

Krissy- unless you wrote it- you are NOT the source. Don't get your curls in a ruffle. Questioning the source is a scientific method used to get to the bottom of things. The source made his/her position clear.That should be the end of that.Why would I take advice or get riled up by someone who is as ignorant as the day is long? You aver you are not the source-Okay- I still question the sources intention and its purpose. I.E. why? why now? why here? you follow?

the fact that you made this post instead of p.m is gonna make i worst now... sigh....

 

[cocoberry10]

Reading that woman's post made me feel sad...for her. It's tragic that she has internalized so much negativity.

I agree with you. Maybe we should direct her to this site.....unless she's already a member hereperplexed

 

[PinkPeony]

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I agree with you, people should learn much more about history and geography for that matter.

Afrolinda you are so cute lol,those comments are obviously from a deranged person but you still take the time and effort to drop some knowledge
btw- I checked out angolian ladies on hi5 and I have to say wow... there are quite a few stunnas

 

[PinkPeony]

Hehe, I did laugh. Seriously, I didnt take it personally.Thats what happens when you are on the internet But thanks to Krissy and Betty for pointing it out

That one wasnt even that bad, you should see some of the Youtube comments I deleted. Full out battles over whether or not, i am mixed It is very sad what some people think about black women and hair (and black women are not the only "offenders").

Awww Macherie you keep doing your thing I'm so glad that you try to enlighten black women on haircare,I'm sure it can be frustrating sometimes that's why I have the utmost respect for you and your mission

 

[cocoberry10]

That sounds like years of outside programming. She's probably been hearing that from her mother, family members, etc. I feel sorry for her. It sounds like she's really unhappy with her mane and a woman's hair can be her crown and glory.

I agree with this. And for those of us that haven't had the chance to check out Macherieamour's website, this thread has inadvertently been a great way to get the word out about it

 

[Bigghair]

The stress of slave ships is imprinted on our dna making our hair crispy breaking and not growing past our shoulders unless we're mixed.

Wow!! I am sorry but this made me burst out laughing!There are many ignorant people in this world.

 

[shunta]

Wow, she's got some serious issues.

 

[cocoberry10]

I agree with all of you, especially Kimberly. As I read through this thread, I realized how sad and in pain this person must be. It must be difficult to see other women achieve things you feel you can't (EVEN THOUGH YOU CAN). It reminds me of how someone will get a new car or a new home and decorate it beautifully, and someone else will come into their home or get in their car and find something wrong (i.e. "I would have decorated it this way" even though they can't have a home like that or "this car doesn't have such and such stereo or other amenity, that sucks"). When you can have the things you want, rarely do you find time to "hate" or criticize someone else's life. When I first joined this board, I was overwhelmed by all the beautiful heads of long, healthy hair. Sure, I had seen Black women with long hair, but so many was just WOW!

I have struggled to find a regimen that works for my hair. Many of the things that work for others do not work for me. I just have to accept that, and have found the things that have. We all have the common goal of long, healthy, beautiful hair! No matter what anyone says, it can happen for you!

Why does she have to be mixed...........One of my best friends hair is what we all used to call (b4 LHCF) bad hair (4c natural)......and its down past her middle back ...and has all ways been since we were kids.....and this sister is far from being mixed believe me........
Where do these people live that they think black women don't have long hair?????....I know a lot of black women that do!!!

It's sad. I think she wants to believe that macherieamour is mixed so it will give her the excuse about why she is having trouble growing her own hair (and make her feel better about herself). I know plenty of "mixed" people who have hair that constantly breaks off anad won't grow beyond their collarbone or shoulder length so I am not sure where and how she has done her "research."

I feel sorry for her. She's obviously been hurting and I think many of us have been in a similar situation of frustration, fear, anger, etc where our hair is concerned. I know a sense of "desperation" eventually led me here and, I feel that she must have been searching for something that led her to Macherie's site....

Also, as an aside, I think sometimes people "star" the topic or content... the idea that an AA woman in 2008 could have such an opinion about AA hair is saddening and disheartening but, I daresay, that many of us on this forum today may have held similar views prior to finding the LHCF light. "My hair won't grow" or "I can't have long hair because..." My own mother told me that she didn't know why I was trying to grow my hair long because I had never had long hair and she's never had long hair so I had no reason to think I could have long hair. If she had told me that before I found LHCF, I probably would have been more likely to believe her over ya'll BUT when she saw me wear my hair down for the first time in a long time, she was impressed with my progress and started asking me for tips and whatnot.

I'm going to pray for this girl that she finds healing and self-acceptance and even that she finds LHCF when her heart and mind are ready to accept the possibilities of what AA hair can really be.

 

[cocoberry10]

Also, maybe this person should visit these two threads (if they are on this site). The info would be very helpful to them
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=114263
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=187343

 

[Sistaslick]

I feel like our intelligence is being insulted.

 

[FlawedBeauty]

damn! my hair is normally dry and crispity and i'm mixed!! half the black chicks (if not more) on this board have longer and nicer hair than mine. they must have been on a different ship

 

[kaykaybobay]

What on earth is a real african-american? I have ancesters from Africa, I can trace roots back to the American revoltion. Of course there is mixture etc. I guess that makes me a fake African American lol. That person is just jealous.