The Algae Row

Luxe Laundromat’s Creative Photo Laundry Contest

February 5, 2017February 24, 2017 thealgaerow#February, #LuxeLaundry, #PhotoContest, Oakland0 comment

Enter your photo’s from 2/1/2017 to 2/28/2017 for Luxe Laundromat’s Creative Photo Laundry Contest.

I Don't Care What You Got Ta Say About It Politics

Killing Your Nerves, Calling Your Senators, IxNaying the Jeff SessionsNay

February 1, 2017 thealgaerow#AttorneyGeneral, #JeffSessions, #KnowYourPower, #UseYourPower0 comment

Contact your senators to oppose Jeff Sessions’ Attorney General installation. The idea of calling these important folks makes some of us nervous or fearful. I get it. I’ve been there. In fact, I’m still nervous when calling politicians’ offices, but I suck it up and do I it. Now, I’m askin’ YOU to suck it up and do it.

Bay Area Black-Owned Businesses Events

Beans: An Interactive Story Sharing Series

January 29, 2017February 24, 2017 thealgaerow#Beans, #catharsis, #community, #FillMeIn, #relief, #storytelling, #writing, Oakland0 comment

If you’ve got a story to tell, you’ve got an audience.

Black-Owned Businesses Business Reviews I Don't Care What You Got Ta Say About It

Product Review: California Love Deep Conditioner by Bare Beauty Organics

January 15, 2017January 15, 2017 thealgaerow#BareBeautyOrganics, #CaliforniaLove, #deepconditioner, #haircare0 comment

My foray into the independently produced hair care products market has started with a lesser-known brand: Bare Beauty Organics. Nowhere on the popular vlogs or blogs had I seen the products advertised, and I only learned about it via WeBuyBlack.com. It seems counterintuitive to avoid the popular brands, but the new guy always needs a chance, as I’m well aware, so I decided to give it to him (or her).