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Welcome to The State of Black Beauty: ELLE.com’s ongoing exploration of—and destination for—beauty at the intersection of Black culture.
The State of Black Beauty
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The Makings of a Black American Empire
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Celebrating Black Beauty Beyond Desirability
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The Luxury of Being Plain
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