Black women power

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“Erosion” is the thought-provoking portrait series by creative director Imani Love and photographer Daniel Stewart. The series, in which Love models in herself, is a visual representation of the fetishization of black female beauty and the separation of black traits or distinguishing features from black bodies. Nappy hair isn’t “cool”, fashionable, or, arguably, acceptable in the […]

“it’s the way black people are the blueprint”

So many of the social life's aspects have changed for women in the years. Starting with the right for education and ending with gender equality - all of this didn't happen overnight, and many badass women had to sacrifice their personal lives for a greater cause. Women's Equality Day celebrated on August 26th in the US, commemorates the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, granting women the right to vote. It was certified in 1920, despite being introduced many years earlier in…

Take a look at these bold images from Saint Louis photographer Erica Jones. Centering her work on black women, Jones tells us: “I focus on black women, empowering them through reoccurring images of beautiful black women. The more black women you see the more confident you feel in your own skin as a black woman.” Explore […]

The Feels Like Home exhibition by Sunday School features works from three of the brand's recent exhibitions and is on display at the AGO.