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blackexcellence · 1 year
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Art by @lehuckbadu
African Hair Threading
Hair Threading has been part of the Black hair scene for many generations. It consists of wrapping sectioned hair in thread. This method of wrapping the hair in thread strengthens the hair without excessive manipulation, which is beneficial for your strands. Not only does the style strengthen the hair, but it also promotes growth.
The style comes from Sub-Saharan African countries and grew its popularity in West Africa, particularly, South Nigeria. Learn more here
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Art by Izzakko via @blacklacerabbit
Bantu Knots and Hi-Top Fades
The Zulu people of southern Africa originated Bantu knots, a hairstyle where the hair is sectioned off, twisted, and wrapped in such a way that the hair stacks upon itself to form a spiraled knot (Source). Learn the history of Bantu Knots
The hi-top fade or flattop originated in the U.S. military around the ‘40s and ‘50s. By the mid-eighties, Black barbers began to reimagine the hairstyle, and due to its resemblance to Queen Nefertiti’s Empress headpiece, some speculated the hairstyle's origin. The hairstyle grew as a trend when worn by the like of Grace Jones, Doug E. Fresh, and Salt-N-Peppa.
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Art by LaQuecya Allen via @nappy-by-nature
Afro
As far as hairstyles go, there's nothing Blacker than the Afro. In the 1960s, after decades of subjecting themselves to European beauty standards, Black folks decided to take back their hair. This newfound self-acceptance was widely known as the Black Is Beautiful movement, which sprang from the Black Power movement. The 'fro was rocked by Angela Davis, Huey P. Newton, and Jesse Jackson while fighting oppression; the hairstyle quickly emerged as a symbol of Black beauty, liberation, and pride.
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Remember: tag your Black hair art with #BlackExcellence365 for a chance to be featured!
And keep your eyes out for next month's theme... 👀
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cyarsk52-20 · 10 months
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cyarskaren52 · 10 months
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The Coroner says it was murder! The boy stole nothing. He ran because he saw that POS coming for him with a gun. They neighbourhood tore that store up!
Name and shame that biiiiiiiiich!
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cyarskj1899 · 1 year
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todayontumblr · 2 months
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Thursday, February 1.
Black History Month 2024.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a month-long celebration of Black joy, Black excellence, and Black art. Following the Association for the Study of African American Life and History's announcement that the theme for Black History Month 2024 is "African Americans and the Arts," we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Black creators of all stripes right here on Tumblr.
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korkiekenobiconfirmed · 3 months
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I don't need oxygen, I need a queer wild-west period drama like black sails. somewhat questionable historical accuracy, very slight dabbling in the mystical/spiritual, good representation on multiple fronts, themes of storytelling and history, anti-colonialism messages that make you want to tear your hair from your scalp anytime you think about them, characters and relationships that are so complex and twisted and well-written...then also just cool hats, fun music, horsies and guns.
...y'know, the good stuff.
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rowenabean · 6 days
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Fun facts apparently social media is most damaging to mental health for people who are lurkers, whereas it can be neutral to positive if you are actively engaging with other people online
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martyrbat · 3 months
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instead of dangerous new year resolutions that capitalize off my insecurities or dwelling on any of the shit that happened today, im learning how to knit :) im awful at it, probably always will be because FUCK my hands are so shaky—and im having a blast in making the soppiest stitches known to man and that motion alone
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[ID: twenty stitches of light pink yarn on a single metal knitting needle. END ID]
(^ guy who will go through all these before getting one (1) knit stitch on)
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doodlerh · 1 year
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@ nintendo all im saying is my gallade oc from when i was 13 did it first and i deserve a little credit for iron valiant
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3 WEEKS ALREADY ... WHAT????
Welp, we're just minding our business and growing! Loccin up! I love them. Time to tighten it up soon? Wyt?
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albatris · 2 years
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the letters in the shops when I'm clothes shopping do not stand for small medium and large ok L stands for logan sized M stands for mmmmm this is logan sized I think and S stands for so this shirt will fit logan
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blackexcellence · 1 year
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February is here, and that can only mean one thing: it’s BlackExcellence365, back for our fifth year right here on Tumblr. This is a celebration of all things Black culture and history, and it’s not just for February—this is a community celebration every day of every week of the year. This year we will be highlighting Black artists. So join us each month, as we will be exploring Black creativity with a series of themes such as history, power and activism, and PRIDE. 
Introducing February’s theme: Black History 
If you are a Black artist or creative, join in, follow, and share your art related to Black History using the tag #BlackExcellence365. Let’s lean into our creativity and explore Black Excellence through art. Selected posts will be featured, gifted free blazes🔥, or given a spot on radar. 
Keep your eyes peeled each month for your chance to showcase your expressions of Black Excellence. You will be able to do so as we explore artists here and across Tumblr over on Meet The Artist, Artist Picks, and Artist Alley— it doesn’t matter whatever your discipline: music, writing, photography, dance, fashion, film, and anything in between. 
Welcome back to #BlackExcellence365 ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽!
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cyarsk52-20 · 11 months
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We are tired of apologies. We don't want apologies. They don't mean it. It trivializes the issue. People need to stop thinking "oops my bad" makes everything all better. It doesn't.
That’s like if an unfaithful man/woman says yes I have cheated but I still want you and I love you NO THE HECK YOU DONT BECAUSE PEOPLE WHO REALLY LOVE EACH OTHER DO NOT DO ANYTHING TO HURT THEM INTENTIONALLY!
A racist apology is like a gop thought and prayers after a school shooting: to hell with that , shove it, fquck that and you!
WE WANT PEOPLE TO STOP BEING BLATANT RACISTS!
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cyarskaren52 · 11 months
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thegrio Text messages from Former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson show him saying that a mob of Trump supporters jumping someone was not “how white men fight” and also adding that he briefly rooted for the mob to kill that person.
For more with @marclamonthill, tune in to The Grio weeknights at 7 pm EST on The Grio’s cable network
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cyarskj1899 · 2 years
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daily-fiamet · 1 year
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