Black Girls Don’t Wear Red Lipstick

Through images of Black women embracing vibrant colors and confidently wearing shades of red lipstick, Leta's bold photographic prints showcase women using beauty as a form of activism to reclaim their power, challenge oppressive beauty standards, and stifle stereotypes. Leta’s powerful images celebrate each woman’s uniqueness, fostering self-love, promoting positive change, and illustrating Black women breaking free from the shackles of conformity

To find out more visit:

https://www.austintexas.gov/page/carver-museum-exhibits https://library.austintexas.gov/events/exhibit/black-girls-dont-wear-red-lipstick-7740465

**All images from exhibit are not included