Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa!

“Afrosugar and Spice and Everything Nice….that’s what black women are made of.”

Well, I’ve decided to take the day off and spend some time with my family. But before I go about my business, I want to thank all the supporters of this blog. So without further adieu, I want give a big shout out to all of my top commentators of 2007, including:

I also want to recognize all of the photographers on Flickr, who without their cooperation and assistance, Afrosugar would not have seen the light of day, including (from A to Z):

Finally, I want to thank the hundreds, no, the thousands of folks who have visited Afrosugar since its inception.

Melissa

5 Responses to “Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa!”

  1. Lisa C says:

    You do an incredible job, Melissa! Thanks for the love. I enjoy each and everyone of the beautiful pictures you post. You are truly representing ‘us’, thank you.

  2. Merry Christmas! I just recently discovered your site but I’m already a big fan. Keep up the good work!

  3. Marvalus says:

    Melissa – you do an awesome job here! Thank you so much for the beauty that you present to us each day!

    Thanks also for the shout out! It is much appreciated…I left you a gift on my blog…I will try to get it to you within the next week!

    Peace and blessings,

    M

  4. Danielle says:

    I love this site and visit everyday. Where else can you find this kind of celebration and appreciation of us? Keep up the good work and thanks for the shout out!

  5. I know I’m late leaving a comment, but I hope you had a great day, and an even better new year, all year :-)

    You have one of the best sites out there, and I look forward to the new ones you have coming out, especially the one about Black Hollywood….take care!

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