black women and beauty

[Word To Muva] You’re Missing Out By Not Going Bald… Downtown

Gird your loins—literally—and get with the program: this mom says it's time to let go of the old school Michael Jackson and get with the Tyrese... down there.

– Dec 12, 2017

Professional Black Girl: A New Docuseries Celebrates Us

Sing all praises to the brilliant Dr. Yaba Blay, creator of the docuseries "Professional Black Girl," celebrating Black womanhood, and smashing racist and “respectable” expectations of how we should "behave."

– Sep 8, 2016

Zendaya’s Hair: Her Locs Are Beautiful. Who Needs Giuliana Rancic to Say That When WE Can?

It's fine to hold Giuliana Rancic accountable for attacking Zendaya's hair. But really, we can—and should—reject the white gaze and pour our passion into celebrating our own.

– Feb 25, 2015

K. Michelle & Plastic Surgery: She Can Keep Her Message For Young Girls To Herself

The reality show star's plastic surgery advice to be "happy" with artificial body changes is the last message I want for my daughters.

– Nov 6, 2014

Dear Vogue, et. al.: Can We Get Off My Booty Please?

On a macro level, Vogue's choice to objectify women like some sweaty construction worker on a busy city street at lunch hour is disgusting. On a personal level, it’s a trigger.

– Sep 12, 2014

Ava Duvernay’s ‘The Door’: A Miu Miu Short Film That Displays Black Women In All Our Beauty

I make no claims to being a fashionista. I mean, I clean up nice and after years of fending off attacks against my black girl...

– Feb 12, 2013
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