We are growing!

Do you watch the food channel? Have you ever been to a cooking class? Another question.... Have you ever entered a cooking contest???

Some people have a natural gift in the kitchen, others....well...you know.

The public is becoming more and more health concious when it comes to eating and even eating out. There are plenty of natural doctors and practionteers spreading information around the community about the urgency of our health disparities. FOOD is MEDICINE and too often people forget that the essential medicines our bodies need come from the mother earth. We have to start that basic comunity education about indoor & outdoor gardening, herbal remedies and co-ops from a grass root level.

Spring is coming and so is planting season for most of us , so we will be sharing our gardening stories, photos, videos and more! Please free to join in! We are Growing!

The Shopping Don't Stop!

Don't you just love finding unique books, art, clothes and other items at street festivals and conferences? We have some of the most creative vendors out on the circuit dealing with natural hair and healthy lifestyle. Innovative people from all over the country travel to sell, buy, and market their great products at several different festivals , especially in the summer time! What are some of your favorite festivals? Learning about all the new festivals and cultural events usually help promote entrepreneurs , artists & also helps cities attract visitors and business. There are several huge festivals and some small 'just getting started' events & expos that are sure to interest most any family , church group , study group, business organization or individual who is looking for something fun but also educational to do! We want to know about the events coming up in your area! Feel free to promote , share the information & invite us all! ;)

Either doing hands on services or vending products at events is a good way for some people to make income on the side doing arts or crafts that they truly love. In times like these people are going back to communal shopping, recycling and cooperative economic ways to maintain. Events that help to connect independent retailers, consumers , distributors etc grow beyond just that particular event. Professional networking and business relationships are established that last and grow after the event is over. People are encouraged to spend 'black' dollars with black people, this is an easy way to give your hard earned money to people who you know deserve it and appreciate it. So support the vendors when you go to events, stop and chat with them, learn their stories and how you can help each other along the way! You may be surprised! And you may find something you can treasure forever!


We are looking forward to some of the best of the best in vending and educational workshops at our Milwaukee Natural Hair Care Expo! People are coming from several different cities to participate!
Look forward to:
FOOD
JEWELERY
ART
MUSIC & BOOKS
HEALTHY BEAUTY , SKIN & HAIR PRODUCTS
CUSTOM CLOTHING
HEALTH INFORMATION & SERVICES
SPA & HAIR SERVICES
& SO MUCH MORE....

If you know of any SERIOUS VENDORS or would like to suggest or are one yourself: please email milwaukenhce@gmail.com ASAP for details.

TEACH Self-Love

Art by Andrea Pippin

The message in this artwork is strong and urgent, but also very simple. We must reprogram our daughters and sons to love themselves. If you are not careful the media , the schools and churches will have your children with a damaged sense of self identity and pride. Our "HAIRitage" is more than about hair and hair styles. Its a fact that we have to raise the standard for ourselves and our children. Be proud of your own features and textures! That's what we must tell our young queens who struggle with self esteem and who are sexually uncertain while being forced to grow up so fast. Take a look at the small examples you are setting for the ones that are watching you.....They are always watching even when you think they are not...

Take bold steps for our children & set the examples of self love, 

role modeling & mentoring really does start at home.

At the Natural Hair Care Expo we will have information and possibly presentations or live demonstrations about taking care of infant and children skin & hair, what products are safe and how you can communicate better about these sensitive issues with your youth, students, children and family. There is pressure from all directions to straighten , press, perm, put a relaxer , put some weave in etc ,etc, etc....

We want to talk about it! When do you think is too young for chemicals in a child's head?  Where do we continue to get the ideas that our natural curly, kinky, nappy hair is not good enough or won't be accepted as beautiful and by who????? How do you feel about black blonde's?


ALSO:
Dr. Kanika Jamila co-convener of the M.N.H.C.E is also a licensed esthetician and specializes in helping her clients overcome a variety of skin issues. She also is partnered with the Wisconsin Children & Family Services where she assists new parents and racially mixed families on skin & hair treatments. Wisc. Children & Family Services will be at the event to provide information on adoption and foster parenting which we know is needed badly in the black community nation wide.

Exodus Hair Care Expo 2011 promo video

WATCH this video to get an idea of how beautiful of an experience we are about to be having in Milwaukee , WI JUNE 26th! Mark your calanders! Let your friends know this is something they do not want to miss!!

You can find out more information about different cities that the 'Exodus Tour " will be stopping at throughout the year! visit www.naturalhaircareexpo.com find out how you can be involved!

remember: "Health is Wealth"

NATURAL HAIR CARE EXPO MILWAUKEE JUNE 2011 'HEALTH IS WEALTH'

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FEEL FREE TO SHARE IT! UPDATES AND MORE INFORMATION IS SOON TO COME!

We are so excited to be bringing the energy and the spirit of the 'Natural Hair care Expo' to Milwaukee , WI on the 26th day of June 2011!! There are so many amazing updates that will be shared on this blog site as we ask for your help and suggestions in making this a huge cultural event successful for not only the professional network of entrepreneurs, stylists, designers, vendors , artists and instructors but also an impactful and educational event for our community at large. Lets bring some business and interest to Milwaukee from all over the world!!! Sister Malaika from the salon Dreadz N Headz in Baltimore , MD has worked very hard over the years establishing her brand as an expert instructor in the natural hair field. Now she has taken the show on the road, the "Exudus Tour" is hitting a city near you soon and this summer, June 26th 2011 we are going to represent BIG for the Midwest/Milwaukee, Wisconsin!!!

We all know how much money is spent in our community in the 'hair' business....


We ALL know the issues and crisis our community at large is dealing with in regards to HEALTH disparities.....

Both of these points of interest and need will be directly addressed!! Our theme is "Health is Wealth" so we will be covering different aspects of a healthy lifestyle, family, community , job etc... Bringing in some great presenters , instructors and experts.

Plenty people will come for the Fashion/hair show and learn so much! YES we are hosting a one of a kind presentation to cap off the night that you don't want to miss! **Flashing lights, camera, action is all I can say about that right now... We will have natural hair stylists from all over the country participating and demonstrating throughout the day so yes, you can come get your hair whipped up on site!

This event is for everyone!
We are inviting all of our transitioning sisters who may be looking to get rid of the chemicals damaging their hair/scalp , we are looking for the mothers who want to bring their daughter to a positive event, we are looking for people who want to support artisans, wearable arts, musicians and vendors from all over.

Help spread the word! more details TBA everyday!