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

: Following the tradition of JET’s "Beauty of the Week" , the magazine often featured women who were not professional models, emphasizing that beauty was inherent in the community, not just the elite. 3. Cultural Context: 1975

By 1975, the "Afro" was no longer just a radical statement; it was the standard of elegance. This specific issue highlights the peak of this aesthetic: Black Bare & Beautiful Vol 06 No 02 (1975)

: True to its title, the "Bare" element of the magazine focused on the health and radiance of natural skin tones, pushing back against the era’s history of harmful skin-bleaching products . 2. A Shift in Representation : Following the tradition of JET’s "Beauty of