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Celebrating Native American Beauty

11/13/2025 autocreate740 Leave a comment

November 15 is Roc Your Mocs Day.….

Hairblues is celebrating this holiday by recognizing Indigenous-owned beauty brands.

https://www.glam.com/1133403/indigenous-owned-beauty-brands-that-should-be-on-your-radar/

Treat yourself to learning more about these products by clicking the link.
https://www.purewow.com/fashion/indigenous-owned-fashion-beauty-brands

Rock Your Mocs is an annual event that encourages Native American and Indigenous Peoples to wear their moccasins and share their photos on social media. Founded in 2011 by Jessica Jaylyn Atsye, the event aims to promote cultural pride and unity among Indigenous communities. Participants wear moccasins to honor their heritage and share their stories, creating an online photo album that celebrates Indigenous culture.
The event is celebrated during National Native American Heritage Month, typically from November 13- 19, and has grown into a global movement encouraging self-expression and cultural awareness.
Source: https://www.mcnaa.org/rockyourmocks

ROC YOUR MOCS!

All the best in Wellness!

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Self-Care Using Herbs & Therapy

07/04/2025 autocreate740 Leave a comment

BIPOC Mental Health Month is celebrated in July, shining a light on the unique challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, People of Color when it comes to mental health and wellness. Below is a link to an insightful article I discovered, which delves into the self-care tools and practices that African Americans have historically utilized to nurture their mental health and emotional well-being. These time-honored strategies not only reflect resilience but also offer us a glimpse into the cultural significance of self-care in the Black community.

https://www.sistersletter.com/health/ancestral-healing-a-pathway-to-black-joy

You can learn more about Minaa and the Wellness ideas she provides at her website: https://www.minaab.com/

She also has a podcast
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-mindful-with-minaa-143358767/

Do you know that the Abolitionist Harriet Tubman was an Herbalist ?

https://www.bbg.org/article/black_herbalists_harriet_tubman_emma_dupree

You can learn more about BIPOC Mental Health Month and Resources at my Wellness Connections Podcast, Episode 79. This podcast is available on Apple, Amazon Music, BuzzSprout, and other platforms.

Click the link below:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2349931