Hair & Beauty, I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia

Giving my kinks and coils a break

So I went to my mother's beauty salon (Bi-by's Hair Salon in Chicago) this past weekend and I decided to blowdry my hair. She of course did an awesome job. Last time I blowdried my hair was last September.  It feels good but I definitely miss my curls. I'm getting a lot of gray hair… Continue reading Giving my kinks and coils a break

Hair & Beauty, I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia

Wild afro look!

So today I decided to go with the all around afro look. It was kind of scary because I was not sure if it was going to look right. I tried it and I think I'm liking the look. I feel free. I used Shea moisture curling souffle and pro style gel. They work well… Continue reading Wild afro look!

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Motherhood, Writing corner

Light orange snow covered hill

Standing on the hill covered in snow, I watched my husband and children trying snow -sledding stunts. These were no simple stunts daddy was showing them. These “stunts” are the type that will make any four and seven year old believe their daddy is the biggest dare devil in the world. “Look papi” they kept… Continue reading Light orange snow covered hill

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Motherhood, Writing corner

Isn’t Valentine’s Day just a Hallmark holiday?

As an adult many times you hear people complain that they hate Valentine’s Day, either because they don’t have a someone special to share it with or because they feel that is just a Hallmark highly promoted holiday to excite consumers in “investing” their money on red and pink decor right after New Year’s decorations… Continue reading Isn’t Valentine’s Day just a Hallmark holiday?

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia

Isn’t Valentine’s Day just a Hallmark holiday?

As an adult many times you hear people complain that they hate Valentine’s Day, either because they don’t have a someone special to share it with or because they feel that is just a Hallmark highly promoted holiday to excite consumers in “investing” their money on red and pink decor right after New Year’s decorations… Continue reading Isn’t Valentine’s Day just a Hallmark holiday?

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia

Tweet from AfrolatinaNatural (@Afrolatinacurls)

AfrolatinaNatural (@Afrolatinacurls) tweeted at 4:58 PM on Sat, Feb 09, 2013: Trying out a new product on my hair @Afrolatinacurls @afrolatinatural.com Excited to try it out! http://t.co/XirRYWyu (https://twitter.com/Afrolatinacurls/status/300378168223735809) Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Teaching and Learning/ Enseñando y aprendiendo

Poem in celebration of Black history month/African Diaspora in Latin America

I am from … By Anyiné Galván Rodríguez I am from ocean breezes warm to the soul From salsa caliente with sazón. I’m from “pelo malo”, big hips, and big lips. I’m from family reunions in which the main dish consists of pork chops, plantains, rice, and beans. I am from a mixture of African… Continue reading Poem in celebration of Black history month/African Diaspora in Latin America

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Writing corner

Hello world!

Hello world! My name is Anyiné (ann-yee-neh) but my friends call me Angie. I'm an Afro Latina with roots in Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Chicago. I'm a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and teacher. A year ago I decided to go all natural and not relax my hair anymore. Little did I know that… Continue reading Hello world!