Black is Beautiful?
Society loves the beautiful.
Indeed, research has shown that those who do not conform
to mainstream ideas of what is beautiful can experience fewer
employment opportunities, fewer career progression opportunities,
low self esteem, social isolation and even poor academic results.
There are certain groups of people who naturally fall outside of
mainstream values of beauty and style: the elderly, disabled, larger
people and certain ethnic groups.
African heritage (black) people form one of these groups.
Since slavery and colonialism black people have been categorised as
ugly. Skin too dark, hair too nappy, body too big.
Is it that black people are ugly or that mainstream values need to
change? If we believe that values need to change, how could this be
achieved?
In questioning these values, it is important that members of the
affected community have their say.
To this end you are invited to a workshop/discussion on issues around
‘black is beautiful?’
Venue:
Jalgos Sports and Social club Rose Street, Preston. PR1 3XY.
Thursday 28th March 2019 @ 7.30pm
light refreshments will be provided
The outcome of this event will form part of the basis for a reseach
project to be developed by UClan in partnership with members of
the community.
