Black women in 1920s

In the ‘40s, women were encouraged to use their hair to ‘fix’ any flaws in their face. If she had perfect, shiny hair with a good color, she should use it to frame her face. If she had a full face, she should use a 1940s hairstyle that piled hair on top of her head to

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THE BLACK theater community is mourning the loss of four pioneering luminaries – playwright Leslie Lee and entertainers Juanita Moore, Sheila Guyse and Chuck Patterson, who died between Decem…

Portrait of two women, circa Arkansas History Commission 1920's. G6156.37 This photo is a great example of 1920's hair and fashion!

Black women in old Hollywood ✨

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These Black women stood out in industries that were dominated by white women and we remember them today for the mark they left on American beauty.

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American actress and singer, Pearl Mae Bailey. Colorized by Robin Clark. #hollywoodglamour #hollywoodactress #hollywoodstars #memorylanephotorestoration #colorization #restoration #oldhollywoodincolor #pearlbailey