Vixen: Black Beauty and Pop Culture Podcast
1) Black Beauty, Black Media: JET Beauty of the Week
In this episode, we trace the history of JETâs Beauty of the Week feature, from its 1950's origins, through its cultural peak! We break down the conversations around colorism, sexuality, and represent...Show More
2) Talent & Tabloids: Blu Cantrell
In the early 2000s, Blu Cantrell stepped on the scene with the looks, the voice, the style, and a chart-topping debut. However, as rumors got louder and the industry shifted, she disappeared from the ...Show More
3) Shine Bright: Danyel Smith
Back for a bonus episode! Join me as I talk with Danyel Smith, author, writer, and host of the Black Girl Songbook podcast about her brand new book, Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Wome...Show More
4) Film Review Finale: Black Girlhood In Southern Gothic Films
On this season's film review finale episode, we talk about Southern Black Gothic movies centered around black girlhood- specifically Beloved and Eve's Bayou. We're back with a BRAND NEW...Show More
5) Black Beauty Pageants Part Two: Miss Black USA
Today's episode is the second and final part of a two-part series on the history of black beauty pageants! This one talks about Miss Black USA, the uniqueness of the pageant's mission, and c...Show More
6) Black Beauty Pageants Part One: Miss Black America
Today's episode is the first part of a two-part series on the history of black beauty pageants! Today, we talk about the inception of Miss Black America pageant and how it progressed over the yea...Show More
7) Fashion's Hidden Figure: Zelda Wynn Valdes
On this week's episode, we talk about the life and career of Zelda Wynn Valdes, her black starlet clientele, and the innovative moves she made to propel the fashion world forward. Instagram: @THE...Show More
8) Crime Crossover: Sadia Morrison
Sadia Morrison was a promising, determined, young stylist and image consultant with a very bright future. Then, she was found behind the Highbridge Projects in the Bronx. What happened to Sadia? Trigg...Show More
9) Black Betty Boop: Baby Esther
Today's episode talks about the short (or was it?) life of Esther 'Baby Esther' Jones, the young black singer, dancer, and entertainer who was the inspiration behind the iconic Betty Bo...Show More
10) BONUS: Let's Talk About Black Girl Luxury...
This week we've got a bonus episode centered around the Black Girl Luxury phenomenon currently taking the Internet by storm. Where did it come from? What defines 'luxury'? Is the popula...Show More