Vixen: Black Beauty and Pop Culture

Black Beauty, Black Media: JET Beauty of the Week

February 5, 2026·1h 1m
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In this episode, we trace the history of JET’s Beauty of the Week feature, from its 1950's origins, through its cultural peak! We break down the conversations around colorism, sexuality, and representation that shaped page 43 of one of the most iconic and recognizable pieces of black media. You can keep up with all things Vixen by finding links at https://linktr.ee/thevixenmemoirs, and if you’d like to sign up for the monthly newsletter, The Vixen Index, head to the website: ​​https://www.the...

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