{"id":2160,"date":"2021-08-05T19:12:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T19:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=2160"},"modified":"2021-08-05T19:27:10","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T19:27:10","slug":"the-seventh-annual-naturalista-photoshoot-natural-women-elegant-in-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2021\/08\/05\/the-seventh-annual-naturalista-photoshoot-natural-women-elegant-in-style\/","title":{"rendered":"The Seventh Annual Naturalista PhotoShoot \u2013 Natural Women . . . Elegant in Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2160 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2021\/08\/05\/the-seventh-annual-naturalista-photoshoot-natural-women-elegant-in-style\/left-to-right-nicole-williams-jessica-williams-darlene-whitehead-carolyn-rankin\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"261\" height=\"192\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Left-to-right-Nicole-Williams-Jessica-Williams-Darlene-Whitehead-Carolyn-Rankin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2162\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2162'>\n\t\t\t\tLeft to right &#8211; Nicole Williams, Jessica Williams, Darlene Whitehead, Carolyn Rankin\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2021\/08\/05\/the-seventh-annual-naturalista-photoshoot-natural-women-elegant-in-style\/left-to-right-richelle-watkins-sandra-gill-sheila-fleming-kim-sutton-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"261\" height=\"204\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Left-to-right-Richelle-Watkins-Sandra-Gill-Sheila-Fleming-Kim-Sutton-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2163\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2163'>\n\t\t\t\tLeft to right &#8211; Richelle Watkins, Sandra Gill, Sheila Fleming, Kim Sutton (2)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2021\/08\/05\/the-seventh-annual-naturalista-photoshoot-natural-women-elegant-in-style\/left-to-right-larhonda-mccoy-megan-yasu-davis-erika-white-joetta-staples-kynard\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"261\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Left-to-right-LaRhonda-McCoy-Megan-Yasu-Davis-Erika-White-Joetta-Staples-Kynard.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2164\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2164'>\n\t\t\t\tLeft to right -LaRhonda McCoy, Megan Yasu Davis, Erika White, Joetta Staples-Kynard,\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2021\/08\/05\/the-seventh-annual-naturalista-photoshoot-natural-women-elegant-in-style\/left-to-right-oleen-clinton-nikki-burr-corryn-leonard-terrie-cook\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"261\" height=\"205\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Left-to-right-Oleen-Clinton-Nikki-Burr-Corryn-Leonard-Terrie-Cook.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2165\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2165'>\n\t\t\t\tLeft to right- Oleen Clinton, Nikki Burr, Corryn Leonard, Terrie Cook\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>By Carla Thomas<br \/>\nThe Truth Contributor<\/p>\n<p>Now entering our seventh year, the Naturalista Photoshoot is a much-anticipated event where we set time aside to highlight African-American women and girls, who proudly embrace the natural hairstyle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2166\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2166\" style=\"width: 261px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2166\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Seated-Toni-Battles-Linda-Sanders-Patrice-McClellan_-Back-row-Donnetta-Carter-Cassidy-McClellan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"192\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seated &#8211; Toni Battles, Linda Sanders, Patrice McClellan_ Back row &#8211; Donnetta Carter, Cassidy McClellan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Using, \u201crelaxer free\u201d as our definition, the women are free to wear their hair in whatever style they choose: braids, locs, twists, afro or the much-needed protection of natural styled wigs . . . all expressions are accepted in this space.<\/p>\n<p>Taking inspiration from magazine covers such as Vogue and Vanity Fair, this year\u2019s concept transports the women from their everyday environments of work, family and business, and presents them in a stylistic layout showcasing their uniqueness in hair and fashion through a media channel that celebrates the melanated beauties they are.<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, there is no cost associated with participation. However, this year I decided to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cytimages\/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWjOM6r8VzzNn1xRE9xgDrh19wTypUG575sLaCjlYpD-DajynQfec1Kvrtw0gh1kpZK50sC0ZwaECKp9Reyseo1CtdK29s_3k-Ir6lBs6viBocEVBQ0-swTd-MVCRMd7ttQR8YYj_dJPwDJxpHuoili&amp;__tn__=kK-R\">CYT Images<\/a>, Naturalista Photoshoot as an opportunity to \u201cgive back\u201d by supporting a local, African American, non-profit organization and, therefore, required a minimum $15 donation. The non-profit of choice was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/G4GToledo\/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWjOM6r8VzzNn1xRE9xgDrh19wTypUG575sLaCjlYpD-DajynQfec1Kvrtw0gh1kpZK50sC0ZwaECKp9Reyseo1CtdK29s_3k-Ir6lBs6viBocEVBQ0-swTd-MVCRMd7ttQR8YYj_dJPwDJxpHuoili&amp;__tn__=kK-R\">Groomed for Greatness<\/a>, under the leadership of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mymccaster?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWjOM6r8VzzNn1xRE9xgDrh19wTypUG575sLaCjlYpD-DajynQfec1Kvrtw0gh1kpZK50sC0ZwaECKp9Reyseo1CtdK29s_3k-Ir6lBs6viBocEVBQ0-swTd-MVCRMd7ttQR8YYj_dJPwDJxpHuoili&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R\">Michelle McCaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As stated on their Facebook page, \u201cGroomed for Greatness is a non-profit whose mission is to unveil the power in each girl we encounter and help her realize NOTHING is impossible. We inspire girls to reach their highest potential. Our key principals are education, guidance, and empowerment. We feel that these are the keys to ensuring our girls are self-sufficient, fearless leaders who also serve and give back to their community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2161 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CYT5212-2-Edit-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CYT5212-2-Edit-Edit.jpg 504w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CYT5212-2-Edit-Edit-300x173.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CYT5212-2-Edit-Edit-370x214.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 2021 Naturalistas donated $500 to help support their mission.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the Naturalista Photoshoot remains the same year after year and that is to celebrate African-American women and their choice to wear their hair natural, despite it being deemed unacceptable in certain societal circles or not measuring up to society\u2019s standard of beauty.<\/p>\n<p>Represented in each image, are the young, the mature, varying skin tones, hair textures and body types yet all have come together to make up one powerful image of elegance and style.<\/p>\n<p>We dismiss society\u2019s standard of what is acceptable by setting our own . . . and calling it beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Carla Thomas The Truth Contributor Now entering our seventh year, the Naturalista Photoshoot is a much-anticipated event where we set time aside to highlight African-American women and girls, who proudly embrace the natural hairstyle. 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