: This issue was intentional about showcasing darker skin tones that were often overlooked even within other Black-owned media of the time.
The release of this issue coincided with a burgeoning "Black Arts" movement where art, music, and politics converged. Black Bare & Beautiful Vol 06 No 02 (1975)
By 1975, the "Afro" was no longer just a radical statement; it was the standard of elegance. This specific issue highlights the peak of this aesthetic: : This issue was intentional about showcasing darker