More Breastfeeding Hip Hop!

So I ran into another breastfeeding Hip Hop anthem :-) Tell me what you think, cool or corny?  I am always happy to see educational material permeated in music whether its US history, Algebra or health related.  But I always wonder, would you bump this in your car?

Hennessey's Grill and the Breast Pump

I came across this story and felt so bad for this young mother.  I don't understand why the manager would think there would be milk spraying all over his office.  I used to pump in my supervisors office all the time and he was very gracious and respectful about giving me that space.  Unfortunately not every mother has that luxury.

I am sad to look at the map they briefly show in the news story, that does not show 100% of states requiring employers to provide a space for a mother to pump.  I never had to mention any laws to my employer because everyone was just accommodating.  Yet even with a workplace that supported breastfeeding I was barley getting by with my milk supply.    I can't imagine what it would be like if I had to struggle like this mother.  More power to her and I pray this ends on a better note.

Gabby Douglas' Hair and Media Created Hype

When I first heard of the "so called controversy" surrounding Gabby's hair, my thoughts were, really who is saying that?  At what point did a few ignorant comments on twitter become the black popular opinion? And when did a few negative statements on facebook garner the attention of media giants like CNN and NPR?

I really believe that many media outlets are desperate for a story.  They saw one small blog articulate the comments of a few ignorant tweeters and made it a headline.  Now the world will look at black folks and say, "they can't appreciate a gold medal."  When in fact, the majority of black people are overjoyed at her accomplishments and flooded with pride.

I tried, I really tried to find these so called "critics" who were bashing Gabby, but I found more people bashing these invisible "critics" than I found people hating on Gabby's hair.  More people were saying how we (black folk) are tearing each other down, as though we are like crabs in a barrel.  But the reality is, we ARE celebrating Gabby!   However, a few bloggers and journalists who are thirsty for five seconds of fame run these stories, and they inadvertently help the mainstream media paint a picture of black folks trash-talking down a 16 year old history maker.  

Let's be real, a few people talking trash on twitter is nothing new, and it is NOT news. Move on.

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Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil

It's summertime and for me, this is when I spend the most time in the kitchen either cooking or making DIY hair care products.  What's great about coconut oil is it can serve as both a cooking ingredient, hair care product, or skin conditioner!


I love using coconut oil in the morning for pancakes.  When I'm making my traditional pancakes with eggs and milk, I use Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil to grease the skillet instead of butter.  It's a lot healthier and the pancakes do not burn as fast as they do with butter.  The coconut oil also adds a nice sweet kick to the pancakes flavor too.  I also use it to replace vegetable in most baking recipes for cookies and cakes. 

Sometimes when I'm out of eggs, or just want to try something different, I will make eggless pancakes with this (loose, measure to taste) recipe:

Flour
Coconut Milk
Coconut Oil
Mashed Banana

Mix together, place in skillet with coconut oil, fry and flip :-)

I also just like to take some coconut oil and put it on my hair.  When it's hot outside I will mix some coconut oil in one of those travel size 1oz bottles and add water for a wonderful moisturizing spray. You can also use coconut oil instead of lotion for an after shower moisturizer for both babies and adults.


I love the many things I can do with coconut oil, and I love Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil because it's organic and high quality.  

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review in return for the free product. 

Breastfeed Ya' Baby

Saw this online and just had to share!  How cute is that?

Are there other cute Hip Hop Breastfeeding videos out there? Please share!

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