Comments on: Black Woman, Know That You Are Beautiful

By: A Reminder: Black Is Beautiful «

A Reminder: Black Is Beautiful « — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:45:15 +0000

[...] am I writing this? It’s a follow up to this comment I got on Afrobella in February, 2008. Scroll down to comment 75. Yup, I’m still getting comments on this thread [...]

By: Willow

Willow — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:04:49 +0000

Ooops, I meant to put in a mostly white school. But like I said, it does have diversity because of the neighborhood it’s in.

By: Willow

Willow — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:36:54 +0000

This article was, for me, very empowering. I had just searched on Google “are black women beautiful?” because as a teen who goes to an all white school, sometimes i’m doubtful. But thankfully it is in a neighborhood that is very diverse with all sorts of people attending my school, even a few native americans. Over this summer I’ve come to realize that I am beautiful, with my mahogany skin, black eyes, kinky hair, the works. I have been wearing my hair natural for all my life except for about five months when i was feeling unusually insecure and got it pressed. i think god was looking out for me because had i gotten a perm, my hair would not be the shoulder length, thick, and healthy hair it is now. i saw one person put a comment that they switch up their hairstyle every few years, i do mine differently very few weeks. i can’t stand to look the same all the time and i too have tried every hairstyle in the book except locs. right now i have twists, and my hair is at a length where i can style it with rollers for a vintage look, or just wear it in a modern shag. i love being black and all the things that come with it, things like not having to worry too much about sunburn and melanoma, being able to get away with not shaving for a while (at least if you have dark skin like mine), and being able to wear practically any color except gray or chartreuse ….this article just reaffirmed all that for me. thanks again.

By: Delores

Delores — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:11:56 +0000

Thank you. Your comments and articles are inspiring. After reading and researching some of the most negative websites on the Internet, it is refreshing to see something so positive to help our sisters out. Sometimes, I get so depressed, but its nice to know that I have my siters with me in the fight. Thanks again and God Bless you all.

By: Young One (16 years old)

Young One (16 years old) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:52:31 +0000

Gosh, I’ve never read an article so true.

The thing that hurts me the most is that if the fashion industry was more accepting of not just black women, but women with real real bodies, we would not have this ‘video vixen’ issue. I know alot of those video models would love to be a part of the mainstream industry. But, we are not welcome, so where else to turn to but the videos. Me and girls my age, we only see ethnic girls shaking their booties in front of cameras.How does that make us feel? Many of these girls are remarkably beautiful, and could fit in any high fashion ad, given the chance.

Girls my age would probably get a huge attitude change if they saw girls ‘like them’ in elegant gowns, rather than an almost-birthday-suit.

I can not lie, I am still struggling with my image. I find myself sometimes envious of my family members light complexion (even though im quite light myself)

Alot needs to be done to change things. But I think if girls my age start now, the next generation wont feel the sting of our social exclusion from society’s idea of Beauty

By: Tyraebia

Tyraebia — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:01:38 +0000

i am a young 21 year old mahogany/chocolate girl and i love my complexion i feel that black women need to cherish the treasure that they have from their full lips, varying complexions, kinky, wavy or curly hair.most of all we are powerful and radiant and have a strong uniqueness that is amazing.

By: Black Man

Black Man — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:28:14 +0000

Yea, yea, it’s a black man on a woman’s site. But after hearing all the s*** black women have to deal with, I just had to say something (even though this is just on the internet). Ain’t nothing more beautiful than a black women embracing her features. I see these Nigerian sistas rockin’ dashikis and all sorts of traditional African wear and they got me thinkin’, “damn, now if that isn’t a goddess then she gotta be a queen…”F*** western standards of beauty, you African by blood. So how do you expect yourselves to comply to their standards? What up black women?

By: MLG

MLG — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:14:23 +0000

Hi There!

By: dennis starks

dennis starks — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:27:41 +0000

you cannot truly love women without loving all women. all women are beautiful. i saw a black womon blush for the first time in my life, it was the most beautifl sight i ever seen. yes black people are loved but it is the media that put the sistas down. but hang tight to the wagon, you will have a comeback.

By: loren

loren — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:26:23 +0000

I am a relaxed-roller set kind of gal. I love myself regardless of my hair state. I recognize that my beauty is not represented within mainstream society but I am still happy with myself and my body. It is my goal to inform people about black beauty and its diversity; especially within [our] community. The fashion industry in my opinion is one of the worst types of media.
A) effects Body Image
B) effects Beauty Image
C) Is not realistic
D) is culturally constructed
I no longer care what designers or advertisers percienve beauty as.

I am beautiful & you are beautiful too! don’t let anyone tell you differently