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Black History Month
Put a Nail in the Coffin Because Black History Month Is Dead
Put a Nail in the Coffin Because Black History Month Is Dead
Black History Month
What to Do if Someone Asks: ‘Why Isn’t There a White History Month?’
From The Grio – Every February 1st, it happens like clockwork. Folks complain. On Twitter and Facebook, in idle chatter before meetings and around the water cooler someone wonders aloud why there has to be Black History Month. People write letters to editors decrying that they have to explain to their children why there is no “White…
Little Known Black History Fact: Ann Lowe Designed Jacqueline Kennedy’s Wedding Dress
For Black History Month it is usually the norm to celebrate those with the biggest names like Rosa Parks and Malcolm X. But there are others who created milestones in Black history that deserve to be celebrated. One such trailblazer is fashion designer Ann Lowe. In 1953, Lowe designed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ wedding dress for…
How Black America Is Neglecting Black History Month
In many ways, Black History Month has become one long month for beneficiaries of white supremacy to assuage their guilt over slavery, or feign solidarity, and I was this close to saying ‘damn it all to hell,’ we should get rid of it. It wasn’t because I didn’t like the shiny commercials, and “all black…
A New Twist on Black History Month
Each year, we celebrate Black History Month by remembering iconic leaders of the past who have helped mold and contribute to the African-American experience. This year, maybe it’s time to put a new spin on a traditional celebration. I read an article by the New York Times that suggested new ways to teach Black history…
Vogue Italia Brings Back the Black
Back in 2008, Vogue Italia shocked the fashion industry (and the world) with the premiere of “The Black Issue”. Casting nothing but black models, the issue sold out within 72 hours, causing the magazine to do something it never did before — reprint. [Vogue Italia had to reprint 30,000 extra copies for American distributors, 10,000…
Link Love: Sessilee Lopez Fronts for H&M, Oprah Reunites Supermodels, and More
Sessilee Lopez fronts the H&M Sustainable Style Spring 2011 Campaign — Vibe Vixen These brown-skinned beauties are another lovely reason to celebrate Black History Month — Essence Vanity Fair adds a colorful cast to this year’s Hollywood Issue — The Root Supermodels unite! Oprah host a supermodel reunion — StyleCaster Tips on handling less than…
