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MANE MAN: Russell Martin
New York Yankees everyday catcher Russell Martin has proven to be an asset for the team since joining in 2011. Even without a consistent power batting average Martin delivers when it counts, especially on the defensive end. Born to a Black Canadian father and French Canadian mother, Martin was born in Quebec and lived there for years until moving with his family to Paris.
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Lenny Kravitz & The Shakeout
As you should know by now, Lenny Kravitz is probably my biggest style icon and he was a great inspiration in my decision to start growing my fro. Like I wrote before, I even took a picture of him to the barber and said, “I want my hair to look like this!” Fast forward a…
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Interview with Julian Burke, Founder of Dreadsock
“I’m very blessed to have two passions. One of them is fitness and one of them is Dreadsock.” Talking with other naturals out there, I always find it interesting (and surprising) how hair can lead us to connect to one another on much deeper levels. This past week I was fortunate enough to carve out…
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MANE MAN: Sean Denizard
Woo hoo! I’m really excited about today’s interview. I spotted today’s featured mane man online and I was immediately mesmerized by his awesome hair. It turns out Sean is a really nice guy, model and spokesmodel for Miss Jessie’s and smart USA! I had the pleasure of checking in with him and asking him a…
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MANE MAN: Ethan Zohn
Today’s MANE MAN is a former reality tv star and a living inspiration. Ethan Zohn first came across my radar many years ago when he appeared in a little show called Survivor. These days Zohn is model survivor fighting his battle publicly with cancer, all the while sporting those trademark locks of his. This dude has seriously awesome curly hair….like seriously awesome. And did you know that man is an author, commentator, and invented things too?! I want to be like him when I grow up.
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MANE MAN: Lenny Kravitz
His latest promo photos show him with a pretty cropped ‘do but in my mind Lenny=fro. Check out his latest video for the song “Stand” below. Oh and if you follow him on Twitter (@LennyKravitz), you’re guaranteed to see some awesome photos from his travels. Check out his official website here.
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Why I’m grateful for Isaiah Mustafa
I’m grateful for Isaiah Mustafa. During a recent interview with E! entertainment reporter Giuliana Rancic, Isaiah Mustafa caused a bit of controversy when he stated that his ideal woman must have “good hair”. Whoops!
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MANE MAN: Cornel West
This Harvard, Yale and Princeton educated man is a modern man who is well-known for his political beliefs as well as his classic fro. Dr.West is widely known as an author, educator and media personality. This brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has written several books and even appeared in the Matrix films (who…