Black Bare & Beautiful Vol 06 No 02 (1975) -

The release of this issue coincided with a burgeoning "Black Arts" movement where art, music, and politics converged.

Looking back at , we see more than just a vintage magazine. We see a "commandment of self-love" that continues to inform modern movements like Black Girl Magic and today's hair-positivity activism. It is a living document of a time when the world was finally being forced to look at Black beauty on its own terms. Black Bare & Beautiful Vol 06 No 02 (1975)

: This issue was intentional about showcasing darker skin tones that were often overlooked even within other Black-owned media of the time. The release of this issue coincided with a