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Tag: History

Was Cynthia Erivo's Met Gala Look A Reference To Tignon Law?
Awards & Events · Fashion · Red Carpet

Was Cynthia Erivo's Met Gala Look A Reference To Tignon Law?

Tignon law was an 18th-century Louisiana mandate that required Creole women to keep their hair covered.
By Brooklyn White · May 4, 2022
#TheySlay! Black Beauty Queens Throughout the Years
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#TheySlay! Black Beauty Queens Throughout the Years

By admin · Dec 6, 2021
18 Black Museums To Visit Across The U.S.
Culture

18 Black Museums To Visit Across The U.S.

Celebrate Black art and learn Black history at one of these national institutions.
By Keyaira Boone · Apr 30, 2021
Brandy and Monica Make Verzuz History With Over 1.2M Viewers
Entertainment

Brandy and Monica Make Verzuz History With Over 1.2M Viewers

Perhaps this means a new tour is on the horizon for the "The Boy Is Mine" duo.
By Kimberly Wilson · Sep 1, 2020
Our Top 5 Fenty Beauty Tutorials Will Help You Slay Your New Year's Eve Makeup
Beauty · Makeup

Our Top 5 Fenty Beauty Tutorials Will Help You Slay Your New Year's Eve Makeup

Who better to give makeup tips than the queen of beauty and her #beautygoals squad?
By Shalwah Evans · Dec 31, 2019
1619: 400 Years of History Remembered
Politics

1619: 400 Years of History Remembered

In 1619, Africans stolen from the Motherland arrived in the Virginia Colony. Their horrific journey set in motion centuries of American slavery.
By Donna M. Owens · Nov 26, 2019
NJ School Bans Students With $75 Lunch Debt From Prom
News

NJ School Bans Students With $75 Lunch Debt From Prom

The lunch debt policy in Cherry Hill is grabbing the attention of presidential candidates and raising concerns over school lunch programs.
By Tanya A. Christian · Oct 25, 2019
Colorado State Rep. Claims Whites And Blacks Were Lynched 'In Nearly Equal Numbers' For Being Republican
News

Colorado State Rep. Claims Whites And Blacks Were Lynched 'In Nearly Equal Numbers' For Being Republican

Rep. Lori Saine apparently believes that whites and blacks were lynched at near equal rates just because they were Republican, but the facts don't add up.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 22, 2019
The Quick Read: ‘Black Panther’ Is The Third Film To Hit The $700M Mark
Celebrity · Entertainment · News

The Quick Read: ‘Black Panther’ Is The Third Film To Hit The $700M Mark

By Niki McGloster · Aug 6, 2018
13 Sister Sledge Hair Moments That Embodied The Disco Era
Hair

13 Sister Sledge Hair Moments That Embodied The Disco Era

Now this is how you serve looks.  

By Nikki Brown · Mar 13, 2017
Tiny Tresses: Recreating Diana Ross' Iconic Curls
Black History Month · Hair · Videos

Tiny Tresses: Recreating Diana Ross' Iconic Curls

Diana Ross needs no introduction. The singer and actress' career spans half a century and she's got the accolades to prove it.

From her early motown years with The Supremes to a solo career soon after, her work in the entertainment industry undoubtedly laid the blueprint for future performers. Her legacy isn't without its iconic hair moments, too, thanks to the larger-than-life mane she still wears to this day.

Before we say goodbye to another Black History Month, press play as as HairOnPurpose founder and hairstylist Bukky Ojeifo recreates a kid-friendly version of the ESSENCE Festival performer's iconic curls. 

· Feb 28, 2017
Tiny Tresses: A Black History Salute To Coretta Scott King
Black History Month · Hair · Videos

Tiny Tresses: A Black History Salute To Coretta Scott King

When we think of Coretta Scott King's illustrious legacy, hair is probably the last thing that comes to mind.

Her accomplishments both before and after her husband's death helped shaped the enduring legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, but there's no harm in pointing out that she looked fabulous while doing it!

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Always put together and oozing regality, Coretta is a consistent reminder that "less is more" will always work. 

Watch as HairOnPurpose founder and hairstylist Bukky Ojeifo recreates a kid-friendly version of her iconic coif. 

· Feb 27, 2017
Black Beauty History: Joyce Bryant, the Original Bronze Bombshell
Beauty · Black History Month

Black Beauty History: Joyce Bryant, the Original Bronze Bombshell

Beyond her undeniable beauty and commanding presence on stage, Bryant also fought against racial inequality. 

By Nikki Brown · Feb 24, 2017
15 Celebrity Women Who Set Hair Trends In The Swingin' 60s
Black History Month · Hair

15 Celebrity Women Who Set Hair Trends In The Swingin' 60s

This decade, perhaps more than any other, left an indelible mark on the beauty industry.

By Nikki Brown · Feb 22, 2017
The Women Who Became Hair Icons During The Harlem Renaissance
Black History Month · Hair · Holidays

The Women Who Became Hair Icons During The Harlem Renaissance

We're highlighting the Black women who started beauty trends
By Nikki Brown · Feb 17, 2017
Black Beauty History: Marsha Hunt, Renaissance Woman Of The '60s
Beauty · Black History Month

Black Beauty History: Marsha Hunt, Renaissance Woman Of The '60s

She made history as the first Black woman to cover England's high fashion glossy, Queen, and appeared on the cover of British Vogue in 1969.

By Nikki Brown · Feb 16, 2017
Black Hair-story: Locs
Locs · Videos

Black Hair-story: Locs

There's no better time than Black History Month to celebrate the hairstyles and products that helped shape our perceptions of beauty. Today, we're looking back at the long and illustrious history of locs. Press play as Anu Prestonia, seasoned stylist and owner of Anu Essentials, details their evolution. 

· Feb 15, 2017
Black Beauty History: The Effortless Glam Of Donyale Luna
Beauty · Beauty Products & Tools · Black History Month · Fashion

Black Beauty History: The Effortless Glam Of Donyale Luna

When discussing beauty and fashion "firsts," we sometimes forget that she helped set the standard over 50 years ago.

By Nikki Brown · Feb 10, 2017
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