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1. Solange’s “A Seat At The Table” Album Cover

This image will be ICONIC forever and ever. Her album released in September is a beautiful homage to every Black women. 

2. Any Of Alicia Keys’ “No Makeup” Looks.

Alicia Keys announced that she won’t wear make up and set off a beauty movement. By doing so she declares that women can be beautiful naturally. It’s very powerful.

3. Gabby Douglas’ Bold Lipstick At The Olympics

Gabby Douglas is a gold medal Olympian who slayed with her crimson lipstick. It was looked like a statement, ‘I’m grown. Don’t come for me. I’m a badass athlete.’ 

4. Lupita Nyong’o’s Towering Met Gala Hair

Actress Lupita Nyong’o killed it when appeared wearing her amazing hairstyle inspired by Nina Simone and African traditions. LIT

5. Sasha Obama’s Standout Cornrow Braids

During the White House’s Canadian state dinner Sasha Obama’s breads just stole the show. The way she did it was like a nod to black hair and braids in general. 

Not everyone is capable of making a statement through the look, but these five young Black women attracted everybody’s attention in 2016. Thank you queens!

Lena Dunham proves yet again she’s a terrible face for feminism

In the most recent episode of her Women of the Hour podcast, Lena Dunham reflected on a visit to a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas.

In the segment, Dunham admits she’s never had an abortion but wished she had.

Twitter users immediately pointed out the obvious detail that having an abortion is not a thing to which one aspires