It started for them in 1973. The pandemic united these 5 former ballerinas to survive the isolation of the pandemic & reclaim their role in dance history. They pioneered the way for our present + future Melanated ballerinas 🤎 48 years later, Melanin on points 🩰 are still center stage - A must see experience. This weekend at @cityofmiramar @miramarcultural presents @dancetheatreofharlem More details #LinkInBio . . . . . . . . . . . . . #dancetheatreofharlem #cityofmiramar #miramarculturalcenter #melanateddancers #melaninballerinas #blackdancers #melaninonpoint (at Miramar Cultural Center Artspark) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUOwjLNMF0x/?utm_medium=tumblr

Life’s good & messy 😇😌

I feel like Aaliyah’s legacy will never die, people try and discredit that but you can’t deny she had a impact on a lot of people and the industry especially when it comes to fashion 🖤 ✨ ✨ ✨ #aaliyah #aaliyahhaughton #aaliyahdanahaughton #aaliyahforever #aaliyahfans #princessofrnb #90s #90sfashion #90sstyle #90sera #melanin #melanintouch #melaninmagic #melaninqueen #melaninprincess #melaninonpoint #melaninskin #melanindripping #melanindefined #blackgirlmagic #blackgirl #blacknaturalhair #baddie #baddiestyle #aaliyahnation #90svintage #melaninonfleek #melaninisbeautiful #aaliyahdana https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRI8z3hX6r/?igshid=1oslwrpt5xo35

#UnfairandLovely 🤎 Indian obsession with the "fair skin" is deep-rooted and troubled. It is the remains of the "colonial hangover" that we are yet to shake off. From shops for traditional Indian clothing to coaching classes to office spaces to new constructions, many advertise posters with fair skinned or just simply white models. Ad campaigns promoting such products, often show that the challenges faced by a darker woman - challenges ranging from getting a good job to paying for a family member's medical bills to getting into college to getting married to a decent guy - are all hurdles due to her dark complexion somehow. Matrimony ads constantly keep looking for "fair brides" . These examples not only set incorrigible, cringeworthy and simply derogatory standards for women trying to create a space for themselves in this world, but are also just so misleading. A ₹50 tube of the fairness potion cannot magically remove all problems! Buy a snack for that money, girl, roll up your sleeves, and create your own life 💪🏽 . Relatable much? Here are some things you can do: * Don't promote/buy products like "fair&lovely”, etc. They set unreasonable beauty standards AND are also extremely discriminating * Individuals should vote with their buck and refuse to buy these products * Encourage your favorite brands and designers to make sure they appropriate representation in their campaigns. * Don't stay quiet. Call people out, however young or old, if they propogate skincolor based bias. Do it respectfully, but do it. * Support local brands that are pushing for realism in their campaigns and message * Lastly and more importantly, always remember, you're a badass babe. Never stop being yourself 💪🏼 Take care, support each other and stop the bullshit ❤️ . . . . . #browngirls #darkskinned #loveyourmelanin #darkisbeautiful #desiwomen #southasian #mydesigirls #southasiangirls #culturechecks #naturalisbetter #browngirlmagic #youarebeautiful #beyou #stopcolourism #brownbaddies #naturalbeauty #darkandlovely #melaninonpoint #indianartist #challenge2020 #100daydrawingchallenge #womenwhodesign #artegistfire🔥#womeninillustration #innerbeauty #artinspiresart✨ #hitoshmadraws #prejudice (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBa6O61pv57/?igshid=2ngc2xzsyuy2

#socialdistancing #snapchatfilterfun #bangstyle #lacefrontwigs #brazilianstraighthair #biosilk #melaninbeauty #melaninonpoint #inthecarselfie #playgroundfun #hesmyeverything #mommyandsontime #hesalwaysthere #mysonshine #motherofdragons #blackmomsbelike #blackmotherhood #momsofinstagram #momtrepreneur #myrider (at Orangeburg, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_3nz4bDxpr/?igshid=zf9gyyuhkq19

Gotta love em😁🤗 love you babe😉💚💜💓😂 #Repost @blackcouplerevolution(@save.repost)Always remember, sharing is caring! 😋🍨♥️🤣 #blackcouplerevolution #blackcouple #blackcouples_ #blackcouplesrock #blackcouplegoals #blacklove #blackloveisdope #blackloveissexy #blackloveisblackpower #blacklovematters #cutecouple #melanin #melaninking #melaninqueen #melaninlove #melaninonfleek #melaninpower #melaninpride #melaninonpoint #blackpride #blackpower #blackempowerment #problack #icecream #icecreamporn #icecreamlove #problack #unapologeticallyblack https://www.instagram.com/p/B0B23eol5uB/?igshid=1trcgns25nd1i

Where mine at Lord!? Hype your Queen every chance you get!♥️👸🏿♥️ #blackcouplerevolution #blackcouples #blackcouplegoals #blackcouplesrock #blacklove #blacklovematters #blackloveisbeautiful #blackloveisblackpower #melanin #melaninking #melaninonfleek #melaninpoppin #melaninmagic #cutecouple #melaninrich #melaninlove #melaninonpoint #cutecouple #positiveaffirmations #affirmations #problack #unapologeticallyblack #blackgirlmagic https://www.instagram.com/p/B2dC0y3n6sm/?igshid=1mi7cpvbwpe1j

W O W @westafricandol . . (Follow us @loveblkgirls 🌎🌎🌎) . . . . . #loveblkgirls #melaninpopin #bronzeeyeshadow #bronzegoddess #melaninlove #melaninpower #blackwomenarepoppin #bronzemakeup #smileeveryday #blackwomenmagic #melaninmakeup #melaninfeed #makeupformelanin #melaninmagic #melaninonpoint #melaninbeauty #blackwomenbelike #smilesmilesmile #blackwomenhair #melaninonfleek #melaninart #melaninrich #melaninmakeupdaily #melaningram #melaninaire #melaninites #blackwomenmakeup #hollywoodsmile #melaninglow #blackwomensmiling https://www.instagram.com/p/ByFPE6plfVP/?igshid=10prb6rxtxubo

What eyeshadow palette brings out your wild/creative side? Let me know in the comments… Be sure to follow @Beautemarie for more product reviews I used the new @Makeuprevolution Wild Animal Palette in Integrity. This palette had 9 foiled shadows, 2 shimmer shadows, and 7 matte shadows. There are a lot of beautiful jewel tones and fun bright colors as well. This matte shades a very pigmented and blend beautifully. The foiled shades are stunning!!! I would apply the foiled shades with a dense flat brush or just your finger. I had fun creating this look and I honestly have soooo many ideas for this palette. You can purchase this palette at @ultabeauty for only $15!!! I’ve always loved @makeuprevolution because they make some really amazing product that are super affordable. I would definitely recommend this eyeshadow palette!! #drugstorebeauty #drugstorecosmetics #drugstoreproducts #Makeuprevolution #revolutionPRList #ultabeauty #Makeupandmuas #Melaninites #Melaninonpoint #BlackBeautyWorld #BlackBeautyHair #BlackBeautyMatters #BlackBeautyRadar #RedHairLove #MakeupLookBook #makeupartistdallas #Microinfluencers #Discoverunder3K #ContentMaker #Beautemarie #Beautyinfluencers #curlyredhair #Naturalhairgang #naturalhairlife #ProductReviewer #makeupreviewer #Beautyreviewer #eyeshadowspalette #eyeshadowlover (at Mansfield, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1E84bJJ9ES/?igshid=hcoxmbojklxs

Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s Melanin🍫 . . 🚺 @iam_amandawalker . . . . . #melaninrich #melaninfeed #melaninmondays #melaninpoppin #melaninqueen #melaninmagic #melanina #melaninmakeup #melaninites #melaninaire #melaninbeauty #melaningram #melaninonpoint #melaninonfleek #melaninart #melaninpower #melanintouch #melaninlove #melaningoddess #melaninmakeupdaily #melaninglow #melaninmodel #melaningoals #melaninqueens #portrait_universe #portrait_shots #postthepeople #portraitstream #humanedge #postemotion (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQEgWUhs_J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14pf52zm9daz8

F R E C K L E S ✨✨ @touchedbymelanin THE NATURAL BEAUTY THAT IS THE BEAUTIFUL @lord0dd 👑 LOOKING ABSOLUTELY 🔥🔥🔥🔥 IN THESE STUNNING PICTURES TAKEN BY THE TALENTED 📸: @eyeattracti0n - 😍😍😍😍😍😍 * * TOUCHED BY MELANIN * 🖤 - FOLLOW 🖤 - LIKE & COMMENT 🖤 - TAG & SHARE * * * * #2frochicks #blackwomen #melanin #melaninqueen #melaninonpoint #freckles #frecklesfordays #frecklesgirl #frecklesonfleek #freckleseason #brownskingirl #melaninmagic #blackisbeautiful #naturalbeauty #myblackisbeautiful #melaninonfleek #melaninrich #melaningoddess #melaninpopping #melanindaily #melaninmagic #melaninbeauty #melanine #melaninonfleek #melaninpower #blackqueen #fashionmodel https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pdyT4BWbT/?igshid=e63qiink2yu3

Does anyone else have private photoshoots in their bedroom?🙋🏾‍♀️ . I’ve been playing with cameras/lenses for the last year and a half, and I finally understand how to use my gear. . Can you believe I had my #30mm tucked away in my draw for years, mainly because I didn’t know how to use it?! This has to be my favorite lens next to the #50mm, and I’m so happy that I invested the time to learn about it. . Take the time out to learn everything that you can about your craft. You have more leverage when you can do things on your own, rather than waiting OR paying someone to do it for you. . What was the last thing that you learned to do? Comment below👇🏾 . . . . . #healthynaturalhair #type4naturals #naturalhairisdope #blessedwithkurls #kinksandcoils #curlyhaircommunity #naturallynellzy #instacanon #photocanon #phorographer #blackwomenmagic #melanatedqueen #melaninonpoint #melaninites #sigma30mmf14 #knowyourshit #gottastayfocused #beboldbeyou (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7mAhRltvg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11dstnf9ogadx

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#Repost @thedopestafrican with @get_repost ・・・ 😄✊🏾 • • #blackpride #africa #melaninrich #melaninmagic #myblackisbeautiful #africanbeauty #african #blackbeauty #melaninonfleek #blacklove #blackisbeautiful #beautiful #african #blackbelt #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlpower #melaninpower #blackgold #africanfashion #melaninonpoint #blogger #blackblogger #thedopestafrican (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrFt6ycFcw_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c3lgh96t208v

Positive energy 🎆 . . . . . #nature #positivevibes #landscape #serenity #wild #photography #paris #naturelovers #blackgirlmagic #melaninpoppin #melanin #blackwoman #green #positivevibes #future #frenchblackgirl #red #tracymorgane #blackgirlmagic✨ #melaninonpoint #blackgirleveryday (at Somewhere Under the Clouds)

What day is it 🙃 . . . . . . . . . #naturalhairgoals #naturalhairloves #fentybeautyfoundation #fentybeautybyrihanna #fentybeautylipstick #naturalbeauties #curlygirlmethod #curlyhairstyles #curly_hair #curlycommunity #watchmeorjoinme #melaninmakeup #melaninbeauty #melaninites #melaninonpoint #melaningoddess #wlyg #wlygmodels #radiopresenter #radiopresenters #femalepresenter (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CApvmDsgxG3/?igshid=1tam2afe4ldhk