: This period saw a massive expansion in the Black cosmetic industry , as advertisers finally began developing products specifically for the "soul" market rather than asking Black women to adapt to white standards. The Legacy
: The year 1975 also saw the rise of groundbreaking works like Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls...”, which, like this magazine, sought to celebrate the unique resilience and beauty of Black women amidst societal challenges. Black Bare & Beautiful Vol 06 No 02 (1975)
While mainstream giants like Ebony had historically favored lighter-skinned models, was part of a wave of independent publications that offered a broader, more inclusive spectrum of Blackness. : This period saw a massive expansion in