As part of our ongoing About-Face series, we sit down with Black women in our community for honest conversations about beauty, our bodies, and the stories that shape how we see ourselves. In this excerpt, Aziza Allen (IG: azizaakiliallen) explores her desires—the desire to be desired, to be seen, known, and heard—and how healing has gifted her the power of choice and truth. Photographed by Tariq Tarey. What are some of your earliest memories or experiences that shaped your co

As part of our ongoing About-Face series, we sit down with Black women in our community for honest conversations about beauty, our bodies, and the stories that shape how we see ourselves. In this excerpt, Amanda Holman (IG: praylovepursue) speaks candidly about the power of words spoken over us, finding her voice, and finding freedom in self-acceptance. Photographed by Tariq Tarey. What are some of your earliest memories or experiences that shaped your concept of beauty? I ha

As part of our ongoing About-Face series, we sit down with Black women in our community for honest conversations about beauty, our bodies, and the stories that shape how we see ourselves. In this excerpt, Claudia Owusu (IG: lookingfornanayaa) recounts her journey from Ghana to the United States, and what beauty means in the context of living between these two worlds. Photographed by Tariq Tarey. What are some of your earliest memories or experiences that shaped your concept o