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Say It Loud

The Evolution of (Black) Beauty

Say It Loud is a series that celebrates Black culture, context, and history. The hosts give you a comedic take on identity and pop culture, from Black pride movements to Black Twitter shenanigans. The show explores the complexity of Black experience and finds joy in the many ways Black folks have influenced American life.

The Evolution of (Black) Beauty

Season 1 Episode 9 | 15m 17s

Our perception and definition of beauty has morphed over time, so instead of trying to define everything we focused on three areas of the beauty industry: haircare, skincare, and makeup -- to show you just how far the industry has come. From Overton's high-brown face powder to Rihanna's Fenty Beauty, here's how African American beauty standards have evolved.

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