From the Dallas South News Wire (Platinum GRITS)
Platinum GRITS is hosting a book signing for Dr. JoAnne Cornwell on February 27, 2010, 9:00am-12:00 noon at the Bishop Arts Theatre. The Platinum GRITS (Graceful, Respectable, Intelligent, Talented Sisters) is a local social club started in 2003 that hosts monthly events. Next Saturday they will feature Dr. Cornwell’s book That Hair Thing.
The “Hair Bandit” will share her story of MANE freedom, views on the controversial movie Good Hair, and stories of liberation found in her Platinum selling book. Paid entry to the event includes continental breakfast, an autographed copy of That Hair Thing, a segment on Hair Management Systems with Dr. Cornwell, Question and Answer Dialogue, Vendors and door prizes.
Dr. Cornwell is an Associate Professor of Africana Studies and French at San Diego State University. She is also a third generation entrepreneur and beauty specialist. She has researched African descended cultures worldwide, and understands how deeply hair issues relate to cultural identity.
This understanding was the driving force behind her decision to found her trademark company, Sisterlocks. Today Dr. Cornwell is an active member of the American Hairbraiders and Natural Haircare Association. She lectures widely on topics related to cultural expression in Africa and in the African Diaspora.
Sisterlocks is a trademark company founded in 1993 by Dr. JoAnne Cornwell. The Home Office is in San Diego, California, and there are trained practitioners and Certified Training Associates in over 30 other states. The company has developed an innovative approach to marketing its natural hair care system to African American women.
The company motto says it all: “Sisterlocks is not about a hairstyle, it’s about a lifestyle.” Sisterlocks invites women who are interested in self-empowerment and cultural self expression, to embrace a natural hair care system that is self-affirming and truly gorgeous.
To RSVP for the book signing and purchase tickets for this event contact Shawna Ridley (972.979.1706) at shawna.ridley@sbcglobal.net, Gretchel Johnson (972.741.8723) at gretcheljohnson@aol.com or Diane Mowoe at 214.403.5892. Visit www.platinumgrits.eventbright.com for on-line payments
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 9:30am-12:00 noon
Location: The Bishop Arts Theater
215 South Tyler Street
Dallas, Texas 75208
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