Kwame Brathwaite, photographer of ‘Black is Beautiful’ movement, dies at 85 | CNN

Just read about Kwame Brathwaite and I'm feeling the vibes 😊 he was like a true artist, not just taking pics but trying to make a statement with his work. The fact that he used photography to fight against whitewashed beauty standards back in the day is still so relevant today 💁‍♀️ love how he celebrated Black beauty and encouraged young women to rock their natural hair it's amazing how his legacy lives on 🙌
 
"It takes years to discover what you really want to do in life and most people give up by the time they're thirty." I feel like Kwame Brathwaite's legacy is living proof that it's never too late to pursue your passion and make a lasting impact 💪. His story is an inspiration to anyone who's ever felt like their voice isn't being heard 🗣️.
 
Ugh, I'm so bummed to hear about Kwame Brathwaite's passing 🙏. He was like a true icon and his work still gives me chills. But you know what really gets my goat? The lack of digital archive options for his photography work on Instagram... like seriously how hard is it to upload more than 50 pics at a time?! 😩 I mean, I know he's deceased but come on! His legacy deserves better than some lazy uploading 🤦‍♂️. And can we talk about the fact that most of his work is scattered across different museums and exhibitions? Like what even is a good way to preserve this kind of historical content for future generations?! 🤔
 
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!! 🤯 I cant believe Kwame Brathwaite passed away at 85! He was such an icon in the photography world and his work has inspired so many people to celebrate Black beauty and culture! 😊 I mean, who else could make photos of jazz legends look SO COOL?! 🎸🕺 He also did some amazing work in Africa and with big-name artists like Nina Simone and Stevie Wonder! 🌍💥 I'm glad his son is keeping his legacy alive by sharing his father's story on social media - it's so cool to see the 'Black is Beautiful' movement still going strong! 💖
 
man, 85?! that's like, ancient 🤯. still, gotta respect kwame brathwaite's legacy, he was def a pioneer for celebrating black beauty and challenging those whitewashed standards 📸👑. his work with ajass and the 'naturally '62' fashion show was straight fire 💁‍♀️🔥. it's wild to think about how much of an impact he had on popular culture, from jazz legends to pop icons like bob marley 🎶🌴. anyway, guess you could say he lived up to the 'black is beautiful' motto 💃🕺. R.I.P kwame
 
Man, I'm still trying to process this news 🤯 Kwame Brathwaite was a total legend and his impact on photography and Black culture is still felt today 💥 He was more than just a photographer, he was a movement 🌈 I mean, can you imagine if we didn't have the "Black is Beautiful" movement? Would we even be having this conversation about natural hair and beauty standards being celebrated? 🤷‍♂️ Brathwaite's work inspired a whole generation of Black artists and activists, including my personal heroes. He was all about challenging the status quo and pushing boundaries 💪 So, R.I.P. Kwame Brathwaite, your legacy lives on 💫
 
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