by earthSista Kire Na RepJA could not have chosen a better set of models. The ladies and gentlemen of Pangea’s Garden were up early that Sunday morning in June to grace the internationally expressed fashions of RepJA! This vibrant and colorfully cultivated and edgy clothing line blends into its style the language, music, and dances of Jamaica with an American twist.  The models were up for the task of showcasing the Pangea’s Garden natural essence, while accentuating RepJA’s Caribbean flair in fashion. RepJA is young, hip, and up-to-date, yet speaks to the tastes of fashion lovers. Spanning...

I moved to Atlanta almost three years ago convinced that the Deep South’s biggest “black” city would give me a home with a black cultural pulse unlike any other.  She hasn’t disappointed me yet; from historically black orchestras to Sweet Auburn (which is this weekend!) to the newly reinstated Freaknik, Atlanta continually showcases the vibrant creativity we possess.  When I heard there was a convention for natural hair lovers, I could only smile.  In April, I went to my first World Natural Hair Health and Beauty Show, my afro reaching toward the sun, excited to see exactly...

heritage’s mark… revisiting the beauty of Trinette and the vision of Chi-Rue99. Trinette and Chi-Rue99 captures continue in this momentary homage to family. Along with the rest of their extraordinary captures Trinette’s form and beauty is the elaborate personal family tree that decorates her back. A lovely tree made of the linage of generations of Trinette’s family is captured expertly by Chi’s lens, portraying these marks on form artitstically and sensually. To see more of the works of Chi-Rue99 Photography you can go here and here. To see more of...

Antiquity is back on the bridge again. One must realize that although you have burned one bridge doesn’t mean you can’t build another somewhere else. As the sun embraces her, she recognizes that her possibilities are endless. Her future is as beautiful as the 5 o’ clock sun and she must embrace it. She stands beautifully exuberating strength and prosperity. She knows that God has her best interest at heart and would never give her more than she can bear. With humility, strength, confidence, and faith she sets foot on the bridge again toward success. Antiquity: normally used...

“a moment with the uniquely beautiful and terribly kinky…” That’s the mantra behind the works created by Chi-Rue99 Photography and Trinette the model. This set of images is the first of a two part set. To see more of the works of Chi-Rue99 Photography you can go here and here. To see more of Trinette, you can go here.

the words of the Imperial Goddess… “My main goal is to live life to my best ability, just to be happy, and feel happy about what I become in the future.” “I let Got take my life in his hands… Whatever he has in store for me, thats what I will become. I don’t set goals, because you live your life trying to fulfill those goals and by doing that you let so many opportunities pass you by.” “Don’t be afraid to change coarse, do it passionately and you’ll find your way.” “I display my natural crown for all to see.” Nerissa...

I took these pics late one night after a shoot with my friend Kelechi. We collaborated on a shoot and afterwards he took a few shots of me. I was so tired. It was nearly midnight! He still managed to work his photoshop genius on some of them. All photos were taken by Kelechi Anusiem!

So it seemed like the right time to relax a little and have our very first offline gathering… A bunch of us checking out the our creations on the web! Every time I meet with someone about the Project there’s never more than 4 people in room. Even though there have been so many who have expressed interests, provided provocative commentary, striking images and beautiful poetry, still we’ve always congregated in small groups here and there… Tamara Natalie Madden – Artist and Photographer Shay – A Potential EarthSista for the Garden Clockwise from...

Some older pics with model Sankan. She was doing her thing!:) Check out some of my paintings on my website and some more photography here. -Tamara Natalie Madden

captures on a bridge… This young poet, hip hop rapper and student is on that path of self discovery. She is on the bridge. Searching for truths in balance, responsibility and creativity, Keyona studies marketing during the day, makes money as a loctician when she can and spits verse to music when she’s free. Raised on the west side of Baltimore, she, now, attends college at ClarkAtlanta. Keyona is hardworking, innovative and creative. In her eyes you see her searching, doing what it takes to get to what’s next. Her future, though not sure, is filled to the brim with promise....