10 timeless quotes that pay homage to black beauty

Bridget Boakye May 05, 2019
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The mantra “Black is beautiful” or Black beauty was widely popular in the 1960s. It grew out of the Civil Rights Movement of the time. The statement and its accompanying ideas encouraged Black people to embrace their natural features and to stop trying to “eliminate” their African-identified traits.

Today, these same ideas are expressed in hashtags such as #blackgirlmagic, #darkskingirls, and #melaninmagic where Black people, especially young Black people, continue to celebrate their looks.

While the mantras and movements of tomorrow might change, the principle that black skin is beautiful will remain the same. See below 10 timeless quotes that celebrate black skin and be sure to add your own.

Last Edited by:Victor Ativie Updated: May 21, 2020

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