Black Beauty is Safer Beauty:

A collaboration between Hip Hop N2 Learning and Until Justice Data Partners

Here at UJDP, one of our goals is to normalize open access research for communities and stakeholders to read for themselves. Throughout this page, you will find resources, research and action opportunities.

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Background Research (cited):

The Issue:

“Historically, chemical straighteners and skin lighteners are disproportionately used by women of color, as a result of racialized beauty norms that prioritize straight hair and light skin. The disproportionate burden of toxic chemicals from beauty products among women of color is an environmental injustice of beauty since intersectional systems of oppression (i.e., racism, sexism, classism) influence Eurocentric beauty norms (e.g., societal preferences for light skin and straight hair) and racialized beauty practices, all of which can have long term consequences on the health and wellbeing of marginalized populations.”

“The disproportionate burden of toxic chemicals from beauty products among women of color is an environmental injustice of beauty since intersectional systems of oppression (i.e., racism, sexism, classism) influence Eurocentric beauty norms (e.g., societal preferences for light skin and straight hair) and racialized.”

We are so honored and excite to partner with Hip Hop N2 Learning, a local (Louisville, KY),and nationally- known youth hip hop group!

”HHN2L was founded to provide African-American youth and young adults a platform to use hip hop, music videos, and travel to make positive changes locally, state-wide,  federally, and globally.  HHN2L has mentored over  130+ students and 50+ TRYP members by providing them with opportunities using the 9 Elements of Hip Hop.   Mission and Vision The Mission of HHN2L is to use the (k)Nown (k)Nowledge (N2) of Black youth to educate and positively influence change through self-awareness and self-expression. Our Vision is to use Hip Hop Culture to create structural change that positively impacts the lives of Black and Brown youth.   Our 4 Pillars HHN2L provides a safe space for African-American students and young adults (ages 8 to 21) to develop talents, cultivate experience in music and performing arts, and pave the path for greater creative opportunities in their lives. HHN2L does this through its four pillars:  1 Hip Hop-Based Education 2 Music Creation  3 Career Development    4 Advocacy  HHN2L  utilizes the four pillars to ensure systems change works for students, their peers, families, and our vulnerable populations. 

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