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A young boy stares at the camera while members of the Black Panther Party distribute free clothing to the public.

The Black Panther Party's Under-Appreciated Legacy of Love

The Black Panther Party illustrated how communal love can be a powerful agent for change and empowerment.

by Mickell Carter via Made By History on February 19, 2025

From center: Saundra Williams, the first crowned Miss Black America (1969). At left, 2nd runner-up Linda Johnson; on the right is Theresa Claytor, who was the first runner-up.

The History of Beauty Pageants Reveals the Limits of Black Representation

Black contestants — and winners — have not translated into changed beauty standards or structural transformation.

by Mickell Carter via Made By History on February 16, 2022

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