Beauty & Fashion Archives - The Black Wall Street Times https://theblackwallsttimes.com/category/beauty-fashion/ "Access is the New Civil Right" Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-BWST-Favicon-32x32.png Beauty & Fashion Archives - The Black Wall Street Times https://theblackwallsttimes.com/category/beauty-fashion/ 32 32 213941571 From maternal mortality to mental health: Black women’s fight for healthcare equity https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/02/20/from-maternal-mortality-to-mental-health-black-womens-fight-for-healthcare-equity/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/02/20/from-maternal-mortality-to-mental-health-black-womens-fight-for-healthcare-equity/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:18 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=138009

In Week 7 of our 12-part series, "Black Women Living Well 2025," we take a moment to honor Black History Month by reflecting on the health disparities that have historically impacted Black women and how these inequities continue to shape our experiences today.  We’re diving into the effects of these disparities through three key lenses: […]

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The Black women of Black Wall Street: Forgotten architects of Black history  https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/02/14/the-black-women-of-black-wall-street-forgotten-architects-of-black-history/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/02/14/the-black-women-of-black-wall-street-forgotten-architects-of-black-history/#comments Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:36:59 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=134397 women black wall street

While the world remembers the men who laid the foundation of Black Wall Street, Black women were just as instrumental in its rise. This week, I’m excited to shine a light on the incredible women who redefine what it means to be a Black Queen and Superhero: two words that capture the essence of who […]

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The Real Definition of a Black Woman is “Superhero” https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/02/06/the-real-definition-of-a-black-woman-is-superhero/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/02/06/the-real-definition-of-a-black-woman-is-superhero/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:26:12 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=132228 black woman superhero

Black women are often celebrated for our resilience, strength, and power, which can feel almost superhuman at times. This "superpower" manifests in various forms including culturally, socially, and personally and is deeply rooted in the history and lived experiences of Black women across the globe.  Our ability to thrive despite systemic challenges, discrimination, and societal […]

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Do DEI initiatives help or hinder Black-owned beauty brands? https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/01/29/do-dei-initiatives-help-or-hinder-black-owned-beauty-brands/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/01/29/do-dei-initiatives-help-or-hinder-black-owned-beauty-brands/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:28:40 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=130187 dei beauty

Last week, as many companies began rolling back DEI policies that were meant to give Black-owned brands more visibility, market access, capital, and investment, it sparked a major conversation within the Black community. This shift is especially significant for Black-owned beauty brands that were fortunate enough to secure shelf space in major retailers but now […]

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The 3 B’s: Black women spend billions on beauty; how to take ownership https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/01/22/the-3-bs-black-women-spend-billions-on-beauty-how-to-take-ownership/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/01/22/the-3-bs-black-women-spend-billions-on-beauty-how-to-take-ownership/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:59:27 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=128989 beauty trends

Black women have long been at the forefront of setting beauty trends and redefining beauty standards. Despite often being excluded from mainstream beauty narratives, Black women have spent and continue to spend, billions of dollars each year on beauty products that cater to our unique needs.  From skincare to hair care, cosmetics, and more, Black […]

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