June 19, 2023 - Day 365
I wasn't expecting the time jump in We Are Satellites!
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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
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.
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.
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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thank you all so much for the past year here
i've decided that i'm going to continue this blog, but i'm taking a temporary break. i'll be back on april 23rd for kirby's birthday, and i'll continue from there!
until then, i'll still be posting other art on my other two blogs (@plutosoda and @planetbots). other than that, i'll see you all next month!!
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MICHELE MORRONE and SIMONE SUSSINA
THE NEXT 365 DAYS (dir. Barbara Białowąs and Tomasz Mandes, 2022)
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tumblr tuesday: Black excellence in art
Oh, hi, sorry, what's that? Bountiful amounts of beautiful art? By ridiculously talented Black artists? Yes, please.
Sometimes, you just need to know where to go. In this case, that place is #Black artists on Tumblr. Click through to feast your eyes on more fodder and celebrate your wonderful local artists.
Are you a Black artist or creative on Tumblr? Join in by tagging your art #BlackExcellence365, and you might be in for a nice surprise!
@jonathansoren:
@dansoloart:
@lucidlymelanated:
@ndizzot:
@magz:
@artworkbyrese:
@eaudera:
@piinkiish-arts:
@british215:
@renlo:
@nyanzad:
@brianelstak:
@bazzarhippie:
@statikkling:
@lalasdreambox:
@lunaeregia:
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