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Black Is Beautiful

English · African American, United States · Political/Social movement

NMAAHC: a phrase referring 'to a broad embrace of black culture and identity' in the 1960s–70s, affirming natural hairstyles and the range of skin tones; popularised by photographer Kwame Brathwaite and AJASS (New-York Historical Society).

The Grandassa Models promoted the message 'Black Is Beautiful'.

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