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Beauty, on a need-to-know basis | VIEW IN BROWSER REVIEWS SKIN HAIR MAKEUP WELLNESS Hi Byrdie readers, Byrdie may be a beauty website, but that doesn’t mean we won’t speak up when it comes to matters of oppression, racism, and hate. We know we have a platform and will always use it to spread the message of inclusivity, equality, and human rights. Below, you’ll find stories that highlight the editors, writers, and brands working tirelessly to bring Black voices to the forefront, both in the beauty industry and beyond. The conversation doesn’t end here. While we’re spotlighting these stories and brands right now, we’re also reminding ourselves and our readers that Black voices need to be heard and championed every day. We’re listening, we’re learning, and we know we can do better. We will do better. Black lives matter. Team Byrdie Here are some organizations where you can donate to support the Black community and fight to end racial inequality: Black Lives Matter Color of Change Minnesota Freedom Fund Black Visions Collective Know Your Rights Camp American Civil Liberties Union 8 Brown-Girl Beauty Editors Share Their Thoughts on Diversity in the Industry “Black women should not be an afterthought on shelves or on screens.” READ MORE 10 Black-Owned Skincare Brands You Need to Know About They’re working to spur change. READ MORE 22 Corporate Women Share What Wearing Their Natural Hair to Work Means “Being your true and authentic self is an act of resistance.” READ MORE The Major Confidence Lesson I Learned From My 6-Foot-Tall Black Mother My mom is different than most moms. READ MORE 15 Black-Owned Drugstore Products That Look Amazing on Dark Skin Tones These brands are worth supporting now and always. READ MORE How I Love My Natural Hair in a Society That Likes Straight and Blonde This is about way more than hair. READ MORE Makeup Brands Never Made Products to Serve Her—So She Made Her Own Meet Diarrha N'Diaye of Ami Cole. READ MORE The History of the Durag and How It Became a Cultural Symbol of Pride “It defines decades of black American culture.” READ MORE FOLLOW US: PRIVACY UNSUBSCRIBE TERMS BYRDIE.COM Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. © 2020 A DOTDASH BRAND. All rights reserved. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036