These Women Recreated Iconic Photos From Black History
The #WeAreBlackHistory series celebrates legendary women of color.
To celebrate black history, a network called Style Influencers Group recently commissioned an inspiring photo series of modern black women posing as their historical heroes.
Essence.com Hair and Beauty Editor Deena Campbell. Photo by Jerome A. Shaw.
The images, shot by photographer Jerome A. Shaw, are intended to empower the community, affect change, and start conversations.
"This project was so important to us because the mission of our collective is to come together and empower each other as people with low representation in this industry," Christina Brown, co-founder of Style Influencers Group, told BuzzFeed Life.
Christina Brown as Madame C.J. Walker. Photo by Jerome A. Shaw.
And they didn't just choose any women as models — they chose women who are proudly representing the movement online today.
"We chose these women not only because they resembled black history icons, but because they're working everyday to break down barriers for black people," Jessica Andrews, co-founder of Style Influencers Group, told BuzzFeed Life. "These women are starting viral movements to combat street harassment, reporting on the ground from Ferguson, and fighting for representation for designers of color."
Feminist blogger and activist Feminista Jones as Betty Shabazz. Photo by Jerome A. Shaw.
The inspiration for the photos goes beyond Black History Month.
"With increased awareness on social injustice, I wanted us to get together to recreate images of iconic black women for Black History Month to pay homage to these women that have paved the way for us," Lexi Felder, co-founder of Style Influencers Group, told BuzzFeed Life.
Lexi Felder as Dorothy Dandridge. Photo by Jerome A. Shaw.
9 Flower Varieties You Should Learn For Valentine's Day
With a visual mnemonic for each.
Dahlias
If you want a flower that vaguely resembles Epcot Center, go with dahlias. The spherical, symmetrical pattern of petals will thrill the recipient, much like a ride on Spaceship Earth.
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Magnolias
Magnolias are a gorgeous variety that most closely resemble a beautiful plate of nachos with some cheese and guac in the middle. The magnolia petals beautifully and asymmetrically curl up on the edges much like the chips do.
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Peonies
Peonies are large and have many layers that are beautifully fanned out, much like Outback Steakhouse’s Bloomin’ Onion. Imagine someone right now handed you a hot Bloomin’ Onion. That feeling you’d have is the exact feeling your valentine would get if handed a bunch of peonies. That's pretty good.
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21 Times "Harry Potter" Was The Cleverest Book Series Ever
J.K. Rowling thought of everything.
The first time Snape speaks to Harry, he asks "Potter! What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?"
According to the Victorian Language of Flowers, asphodel is a type of lily meaning 'my regrets follow you to the grave' and wormwood means 'absence' and symbolizes bitter sorrow. So we could interpret the meaning of Snape's question as "I bitterly regret Lily's death".
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In Philosopher's Stone, the Weasley twins managed to hit Quirrell in the back of the head with snowballs.
Meaning they hit Voldemort right in the face.
The entrance to Dumbledore's office...
...is literally a Griffin door.
Many believe Hedwig's namesake Saint Hedwig is the patron saint of orphaned children.
But she is actually the patron saint of dead children (St Jerome Emiliani is the patron saint of orphans). Looked at this way, perhaps Rowling named Harry's owl Hedwig to signify she was there to protect him from death... or perhaps it was a clue to Harry's eventual fate in The Deathly Hallows from the very beginning.
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22 Reasons You Wish The Belchers Would Adopt You
Who wouldn’t want to join the Bob’s Burgers clan?
They practice teamwork.
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They're comfortable with each other's bodily functions.
Gene's curious, but not disgusted.
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Actually, they're just straight-up comfortable with each other's bodies in general.
Everybody's got one.
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They have the best ideas for Christmas card photos.
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New York Times Columnist David Carr Dies At 58
Carr was well-known for his columns on the media, as well as his candid memoir discussing his former cocaine addiction.
New York Times journalist David Carr died Thursday. He was 58.
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Times staffers confirmed his death to BuzzFeed News shortly before the paper published his obituary.
In a note to employees, Executive Editor Dean Baquet said Carr "died suddenly tonight after collapsing in the newsroom."
Carr's wife and one of his daughters were joined by a group of Times staffers at the hospital, Baquet added.
"He was the finest media reporter of his generation, a remarkable and funny man who was one of the leaders of our newsroom," Baquet wrote.
Publisher Arthur Sulzberger Thursday called Carr "one of the most gifted journalists who has ever worked at The New York Times." Sulzberger added that "he combined formidable talent as a reporter with acute judgement to become an indispensable guide to modern media."
Reaction to Carr's death was a mix of disbelief and shock among co-workers and fans.
Richard Armitage Reading Love Poems Is Like Porn For Your Ears
Relationship status: Richard Armitage saying “bud”.
Feast your aural senses on Armitage's version of "I Carry Your Heart" by e. e. cummings.
DAT "BUD" THO.
