Ignite a Positive Conversation
My Black is Beautiful provides a platform for black women, young and old, to speak from the heart — sharing trials and triumphs in the African-American journey to reclaim a positive self-image. In its commitment to young black women everywhere, My Black is Beautiful seeks to instill a sense of cultural pride that reinforces the value of both inner and outer beauty. We invite you to join the discussion in order to promote healthy and healing dialogue, which will empower black women and set the stage for us to create our own standards of African-American beauty.
Learn how real women are discovering their true African-American beauty and share your own story.
Antonnyea-Dolores Ferguson's Poem
My black comes in all shapes and sizes: skinny minis, thickness, voluptuous and plenty to love. My black is courageous, fearless, eager to pursue. My black is love ...
Learn about how compelling women across the nation are changing their communities.
Meet Our Featured Catalysts
Meet Mercedes Cunningham, a City Year volunteer, and Adrienne Lamar, the associate director of the Jenesse Center.
Watch motivating conversations by, for and about women from our 2009 tour.
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