Give me a drum roll everybody!!!!!!!

I'm here to announce the winner of the L.AD. 2012 Logo contest!!!

It's Kunity77!!!!!!

Check out her channel at www.youtube.com/kunity77

and more of her artwork at www.boabwhouse.net or www.boabw.etsy.com

Khadijah Unity Shabazz from Tanzania has been always been an artist spiritually, but it wasn't until 2007 that her artistic talent manifested. Her specialty and love is creating black culture art on wood using acrylic paints.

To learn more about Kunity77 and her inspiration for the L.A.D 2012 logo please check out her responses to the following questions:

What inspired your design for Loc Appreciation Day?

At the time, I was full of art. Unfortunately, I could not release it due to a lot of orders I had for hand-painted earrings. So when c0ilykins said she was having a L.A.D logo contest, I wanted to be a part of it. I could release the piece of beautiful art that was trapped inside of me. She asked for a logo that represented the appreciation of locs. I went back to the mother of all humanity which is the Black Woman. I drew her as a tree and her locs were the leaves. She gave life to all humanity which began in Africa , so I made sure I used the African liberation colors on her earring. The name "Originally Rooted" came to mind as I was creating her. Naturally, if we don't do anything to our hair, it will naturally turn to locs.

How do you feel about being a part of Loc Appreciation Day/the Loc'd Movement?

It's peace to be a part of a day and or movement to appreciate your hair. We as black people have had self-hate deeply embedded in us,which is why we didn't like our natural hair. We manipulate its natural state,to look like the quote on quote "standard way of beauty" in this society. Being a part of. L. A.D to me is really being a part of a movement that promotes black self love.

L.A.D 2012 Updates

c0ilykins Logo contest is now closed!!! And a winner has been chosen!!!

Check out Qochemist's video announcing the winner of the logo contest and more:
http://youtu.be/kArb_pP8VVA


If you live in the New York City area LocsHow2 announced that she is having a meet up. Check out her video below and leave her a comment:
http://youtu.be/eLxfYQ5C030


Dunte86 announced the winner's of the L.A.D 2012 Host contest which closed on 5/14/2012. Check out his video to hear who the winners are and to find out more about the L.A.D collab videos.
http://youtu.be/JH85MI0WuQc


Videos need to be posted now!!!!! June 18 2012 is the deadline check out Dunte86's video below:
http://youtu.be/4ktuTlKDuq0

Shout out to all of the L.A.D. 2012 Host Contest winners!!!

Please check out their sites below:

MonicaRocksLocs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oogfgyEfqiw&feature=g-u-u
BraxtonPitre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oogfgyEfqiw&feature=g-u-u

JocelynsJourneys

Cassi

BangBangLocs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zn9hEpHZlM

MelodicLocs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR2e7WaHJtI&feature=g-u-u

L.A.D 2012

Hello Everyone!!!
Please mark your calendars!!!
We are doing it again!!!

I'm so excited to announce that 2012 Loc Appreciation Day is on 6/23/2012 which is the last Saturday of the month. Loc Appreciation Day was created by Qochemist, a YouTuber with a vision. Her vision was to set aside one day out of the year for loc wearers and loc lovers worldwide to appreciate, celebrate, unite, love and share with one another. This vision was first celebrated on 6/25/2011 and it was so successful that we are doing it again.

2011 Loc Appreciation Day was such an exciting and unforgettable day!! Loc Appreciation Day collaboration videos were posted all over YouTube. People were uniting and meeting up in different locations. Also there were tons of giveaways and contests in celebration.

Come all, come everyone let's celebrate 2012 Loc Appreciation Day on 6/23/2012!!!!! This is a day where all loc wearers, loose naturals, and loc lovers can take the time to reflect and celebrate. So far we have three YouTuber's who have posted videos about LAD. Please check them out.

First we have c0ilykins with the 2012 LAD logo Contest:
http://youtu.be/YrC2eKyVAMQ

Second we have Napzfaya representing Texas with a Thrifting meet up:
http://youtu.be/p7EkWPL4WXg

Then we have Qochemist with a 2012 LAD update:
http://youtu.be/_OuZNphk5Dk
http://youtu.be/S47cDBH9eq8


Thanks Everyone,
Diva Desert Locs:)

Are you a winner? Watch and See :)

Free Stuff People!!! Finally......

Our Day Has Finally Arrived.... Happy Loc Appreciation Day Everyone!!!

A very brief message from Qochemist  :)


Well, it has not been an easy road. From the first mention of this idea, through all the brainstorming, and even down to the final moments, this day has been a lot of hardwork to pull off.  Thank you to everyone who has supported this idea.  It's amazing that a bunch of virtual strangers could come together for a common cause.  And while some may have said, "It's just hair" in the past... I am hoping that today others will see that there really is so much more to this journey that we embark upon.  So today I say to all of you... be proud of the decision you made. Regardless of what stage you are in embrace each moment of your journey.  For all of you who do not don a loc'd crown but love the beauty of them... we appreciate you today for the love.


Q


BTW: Be sure to check out the LAD collab vids that dunte86 worked so diligently on:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShIHT98LLpQ&feature=channel_video_title

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=870NqfhNX8k&feature=channel_video_title

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30gUczfrGmA&feature=channel_video_title

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LplTjVpiWOI&feature=channel_video_title

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsFhG8iuH-c&feature=channel_video_title

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvx5lBb7cUM&feature=channel_video_title


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CDHypJ7Hek


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM-xALUVPes


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmARhyHPhqQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM1ePPf6oLk&feature=channel_video_title


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG5ygJo21DQ&feature=channel_video_title


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0Lj5-sid8&feature=channel_video_title


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhJiLmd9KdU&feature=channel_video_title


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3U77mrw3LE&feature=channel_video_title


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZH1SmXGu0M

Updates on 6/21/11....Win Free Stuff and Meet Cool People: Giveaways and Meetups for LAD 2011

Hi everyone,
This post will be updated on a regular basis until LAD... I mentioned that individuals who are doing contests/giveaways and those wanting to organize meetups should send their info to locpride@gmail.com so we can keep everyone aware of all that is going on.  So far here are the links to contests and meetup vids:

TX Meetup by Napzfaya:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OantszvQF9U&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROao-gvWfPU

NYC Meetup with LocHow2:
email her at locshow2@gmail.com
A Daytime activity and a 21 and over evening Event
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEjXIYOc_Ks

Louisville, KY Meetup:
Location: Go Natural located at 813 Lyndon Lane
Time: 5:00pm  - 8:30 pm
Date: June 25, 2011
Host: Sherita Hawkins (sheritahawkins@msn.com)



Current Contest(s):
Afronique:
Contest runs June 4 - June 22 with the winner to be announced on Loc Appreciation Day :)
All rules are in the description box
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOe5hocRMIs

Nappygurl1979 (http://www.blakragz.com):
Contest runs now until LAD when the winner will be announced
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1maphiKOSw

Blaquegoddess13:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-sgOwOmLig

Prizes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5BgTvTp4VQ&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
RULES: MUST HAVE LOC'S AND BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER AND BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ADDRESS TO SEND PRIZE TO YOU. CONTEST ENDS JUNE 24/2011 WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON l A D JUNE 25/2011

Bohemian Brown (http://www.artfire.com/users/Earthbalisms)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvBryaZCZJM
Runs now until midnight L.A.D (see video for all details)

proud2banurse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSjS95HRYKs
Runs now until noon on L.A.D (see video for all details)


Also, I want to shoutout the following people who have pledged items for a LAD giveaway that is yet to be announced:

• A loc tie from ruqayyah4
• Body Products from http://www.youtube.com/user/kayajourney  Check out her etsy store at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/kayajourney for some lovely handmade soaps
• Whipped Shea Butter from http://www.youtube.com/user/lilbunny38  Check out her website: http://www.naturallyforall.com/
• Crocheted Items from feepee01  http://www.youtube.com/user/feepee01
• Two copies of The Knotty Truth: Creating Beautiful Locks on a Dime!: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Locks from author M Michele George.  http://www.theknottytruth.net/
• 3- 30 min sessions (via the phone) with a Registered Dietitian.  For more info on the Dietitian you can
  email her at iameatingright@gmail.com for pricing details or check out her blog at   http://iameatingright.blogspot.com/