Black History Month always brings out so much creativity, and I always find so much inspiration online. From facts to fashion, bloggers online are celebrating and commemmorating the struggles and experiences, the highs and the lows of our people. I think it’s a beautiful thing. But I realize not everyone feels the same. I’ve read posts and comments recently that underscore the fact that some people don’t think there should be a Black History Month at all. I would definitely agree that Black History shouldn’t be limited to a mere 28 days. It should be celebrated and recognized every day — but I also appreciate the fact that we have this month to remind ourselves and inform the younger generation about how far we have come as a people.
Allow me to showcase a few of the brilliant Black History Month posts that inspire me around the blogosphere. Let’s kick things off on the beauty and fashion tip!
Few things stir my soul more than images of the ultimate old school black beauty icons. Dorothy Dandridge, Diana Ross, Josephine Baker – give me more! You can find those instantly recognizable faces and many many more forgotten faces who were once stars in their own right on Vintage Black Glamour, a brilliant slice of photographic inspiration served up daily by Nichelle Gainer, creator of beauty blog 55 Secret Street. If you’re on Tumblr, definitely follow her – she’ll be delivering Vintage Black Glamour inspiration long after Black History Month is over!
My friend Nikia of Chi Town Fashionista is continuing a wonderful annual Black History Month tradition, with her Celebrating Black History Through Fashion series. Absolutely LOVE this photo of her parents! THAT is afro power! If you’ve got similarly inspiring and fashionable photos that you’d love to see featured for Black History Month, click here for details on how to submit them to her blog.
On Socialite Dreams, she’s doing 28 Days of Black Beauty, starting with one of my all time favorites, Grace Jones! Check out the bangin’ eye makeup Vonnie did, in homage to Grace!
And over at The Fashion Bomb, Black History Month pays tribute to legendary model Pat Cleveland, a true beauty icon who remains absolutely stunning and flawless to this day! Love her!
Where are you finding your beauty inspiration this month? And how do you commemmorate Black History Month in general?
Happy Friday, bellas!
checking out all of the series, thanks for the links!
Thanks for the shout out Patrice!!
Thanks for the mention!!
Thanks for these links. No one ever mentions that we should not celebrate Hispanic heritage month or asian pacific heritage month, but black history month? Anyway later today I will be updating my own blog to celebrate black history month by profiling those who made a contribution to health and wellness. Hope you guys check it out later.
yes! Please share a link when you put up your post!
here’s my link honoring michelle obama and her efforts to end childhood obesity with lets move!
http://greenafrodiva.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/making-moves-with-lets-move-campaign-to-end-childhood-obesity/
Afro envy alert!!! These women are so gorgeous!!!
RIGHT?? So much beauty inspiration!
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