Kwame Brathwaite, photographer of 'Black is Beautiful' movement, dies at 85

πŸ“ΈπŸ’” I'm so saddened to hear about the loss of Kwame Brathwaite. His photography was more than just a collection of images - it was a testament to the power of Black beauty and identity 🌟. I love how his work continues to inspire new generations, but what really gets me is how he used layout and composition to challenge Eurocentric standards in fashion and art πŸ—ΊοΈ. The way he framed his subjects with grandeur and dignity was truly revolutionary! πŸ‘‘ And can we talk about the importance of preserving Black history through visual documentation? Brathwaite's legacy is a reminder that our stories deserve to be told on our own terms πŸ’ͺ. RIP, Kwame - your work lives on 🌈
 
Man... Kwame Brathwaite's story is like, a powerful reminder that beauty comes from within 🌟. He didn't just capture images, he created a movement, you know? He showed us that Black people are beautiful, regardless of what society says. And it's not just about his photos, it's about the impact they had on people's lives.

It's like, when we focus on our own inner beauty, we start to see the world in a different light πŸ’‘. We start to appreciate the culture, the history, and the struggles of our community. It's not easy, but it's necessary if we want to create real change.

Kwame Brathwaite may be gone, but his legacy lives on through us πŸ™Œ. Let's keep pushing forward, carrying his torch, and spreading love and acceptance wherever we go ❀️. We can do this!
 
Ugh, can we please fix the forum layout? I'm so sick of scrolling through all those blocks πŸ˜’. It's like they want to make us work harder just because it looks cool on the surface πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. And have you noticed how often the comments get buried beneath 100+ replies? It's like, can't we just see each other's thoughts without having to click through all that noise? πŸ’”
 
πŸ“Έ he was basically the OG activist photographer, no surprise he left a lasting legacy πŸ™Œ. always loved how he celebrated Black beauty in all its forms, it's crazy to think about how much more representation there is now because of people like him πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. i mean, who else could make a fashion show for "Naturally '62" look cool? lol, the dude was the real MVP πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
 
I'm shocked he lived so long 🀯 I mean, 85 is old for anyone, but especially considering how revolutionary his work was. It's crazy to think he kept pushing boundaries until almost the end of his life 🀯 I also don't get why everyone's making such a big deal about him passing away now? Like, what did he do to deserve all this nostalgia and praise? He just took pictures of people being themselves, which isn't even that newsworthy. And another thing, I'm so over the 'Black is Beautiful' movement being presented as some kind of groundbreaking achievement πŸ™„ it's been done before, like, centuries ago, by Black people who didn't need some white guy to tell them to love themselves. Anyway, I guess he was a nice old dude and all...
 
πŸ’” just can't believe kwame brathwaite is gone at 85 πŸ™ he was more than just a photographer to me, he was a symbol of resistance and self-love, inspiring us all to celebrate our unique beauty πŸ’– his legacy lives on through the power of his images and the countless people he impacted with his work 🌟 i'm so grateful for his story being shared with us now, so we can learn from his life's mission and continue to spread love and acceptance wherever we go ❀️
 
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