A temporary history of communities using beauty as protest

18 Dec

From the Suffragettes’ use of red lipstick to the natural black hair movement and South Korea’s #escapethecorset campaign, we dissect essentially the most significant acts of cosmetic insurrection in recent history Welcome to Beauty School, the corner of Dazed Beauty dedicated to learning. From guides to histories, that is where we make clear past subcultural movements and educate our readers on current trends and various goings-on. With the assistance of make-up, the body and face have also been used at pivotal moments as mechanisms for protest and dissent. Different beauty practices have helped to foster a way of community and draw global attention to pressing cultural issues. As an example, select artists have recently...

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7 Dec

Pharrell Williams Launches Mighty Dream, A Latest Kind Of

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Imagine a world where issues that plague Black communities aren’t seen only as a “Black problem,” but as an American problem—where executive leaders at top corporations are emotionally and financially invested in repairing institutional inequalities. Imagine a culture by which structural racism is proactively addressed without the impetus of recorded Black trauma. Pharrell Williams goals to bring that world closer to reality with the launch of Mighty Dream, a creative advocacy agency for and by Black and Brown communities. The Grammy Award-winning producer teamed up with marketing and communications giant Edelman, and its sister agency UEG, to launch the agency. Mighty Dream goals to unravel the challenges facing marginalized communities through social motion campaigns, product development and policy change. By listening to...

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3 Dec

Warren Buffett Partners With Girls Inc. To Amplify Leadership

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Warren Buffett Partners With Girls Warren Buffett Partners With Girls Warren Buffett is a really wealthy man—but he’s proving to even have a heart of gold. It was recently announced that Motiva, a tech design concept brand that created a photograph of the billionaire displaying several of his most famous quotes, is auctioning off a signed copy to profit Girls Inc. “We’ve essentially invented a recent type of expression for artists and thought leaders,” says Ronen Shilo, the founding father of Motiva. “Each Motiva is exclusive because it captures the essence of the artist or thought leader through keywords hidden inside its distinctive letter grid.” Based on a news release shared with Essence, the piece is being auctioned off as an element of...

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7 Nov

How Anthony Mackie Is Assisting Recent Orleans Communities Affected

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Today, roof manufacturer and a Standard Industries company, GAF announced a partnership with actor Anthony Mackie to assist rebuild communities repeatedly hit by natural disasters and left vulnerable to future crises, starting with town of Recent Orleans. “Growing up, I spent summers working on roofs with my family, so I know the way necessary this work is to keeping families secure and constructing stronger communities,” Mackie tells ESSENCE. “Everyone deserves a roof over their head, and I’m proud to be working with GAF to present back to my hometown and ensure we withstand the following storm.” Working on roofs along with his father in Recent Orleans, helped Mackie understand the importance of community service. It’s a personality trait the 43 12 months old...

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