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Josephine Baker's Banana Skirt

Josephine Baker's Banana Skirt

  Josephine Baker's Banana Skirt: An Icon of Performance, Art, and Cultural Dialogue Josephine Baker’s banana skirt is one of the most iconic garments in performance history. Worn during her...

Josephine Baker's Banana Skirt

  Josephine Baker's Banana Skirt: An Icon of Performance, Art, and Cultural Dialogue Josephine Baker’s banana skirt is one of the most iconic garments in performance history. Worn during her...

The Trini Gee: Tees Powered by Black Culture

The Trini Gee: Tees Powered by Black Culture

At The Trini Gee, we believe in the importance of showcasing and celebrating the beauty and power of black culture. That's why we've created a collection of empowering black culture...

The Trini Gee: Tees Powered by Black Culture

At The Trini Gee, we believe in the importance of showcasing and celebrating the beauty and power of black culture. That's why we've created a collection of empowering black culture...

Zelda Wynn Valdes: A Self-Taught Fashion Pioneer

Zelda Wynn Valdes: A Self-Taught Fashion Pioneer

Zelda Wynn Valdes was a groundbreaking African American fashion designer whose talent and vision reshaped the fashion industry in the mid-20th century. Known for her elegant and sophisticated designs, Valdes overcame...

Zelda Wynn Valdes: A Self-Taught Fashion Pioneer

Zelda Wynn Valdes was a groundbreaking African American fashion designer whose talent and vision reshaped the fashion industry in the mid-20th century. Known for her elegant and sophisticated designs, Valdes overcame...

Madam CJ Walker & the Hot Comb - The Trini Gee

Madam CJ Walker & the Hot Comb

  The Hot Comb: A Tool of Innovation and Controversy The hot comb, also known as a straightening comb, has been a transformative tool in African American hair care for...

Madam CJ Walker & the Hot Comb

  The Hot Comb: A Tool of Innovation and Controversy The hot comb, also known as a straightening comb, has been a transformative tool in African American hair care for...

Raven Wilkinson: Challenging Racism in Ballet - The Trini Gee

Raven Wilkinson: Challenging Racism in Ballet

Anne Raven Wilkinson was a pioneering black ballerina who broke down barriers and overcame incredible challenges during her career. Born in New York City in 1935, she began studying ballet...

Raven Wilkinson: Challenging Racism in Ballet

Anne Raven Wilkinson was a pioneering black ballerina who broke down barriers and overcame incredible challenges during her career. Born in New York City in 1935, she began studying ballet...

Diahann Carroll as TV Mom Julia - The Trini Gee

Diahann Carroll as TV Mom Julia

Diahann Carroll's audition for the groundbreaking TV series "Julia" was a significant moment in television history. The show premiered in 1968 and was one of the first American television series...

Diahann Carroll as TV Mom Julia

Diahann Carroll's audition for the groundbreaking TV series "Julia" was a significant moment in television history. The show premiered in 1968 and was one of the first American television series...