Patrice - xoJane

Here's How I Got Over My Fear Of Public Speaking

Patrice — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500

I was one of those girls who mostly sat at the back and spoke when I was coaxed into speaking.

Why I Care About Michelle Obama's Hair

Patrice — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:40 -0400

It lowkey breaks my heart to say this, but I’m not convinced that America is ready for a First Lady who wears her hair in all of its unfettered natural, highly textured glory.

The Absolute Best Glittery, Shiny Rainbow-in-a-Bottle Nail Polishes From a Beauty Blogger

Patrice — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:00:10 -0500

Holos. Flakies. Glitters. Glass fleck. Women are buying nail polishes like these with a quickness.

It Happened to Me: I Became an American Citizen

Patrice — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:00:09 -0500

It took 10 years, but I finally became an American.

A TSA Agent Inspected My Afro

Patrice — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:00:13 -0400

I've got my airport security routine down to a science. But on my last flight out of Chicago the female TSA agent gave me a somewhat apologetic look, reached for a pair of blue plastic gloves and said she'd have to "examine" my hair.

Please Don’t Pet Me

Patrice — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:02:15 -0400

As fluffy and fun and fabulous as my hair might appear to be (and it is all of those things), I’m not a poodle.