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Podcast: Women to Watch Media® with Sue Rocco
Episode: Dr. Yaba Blay, Speaker & Author
Description: Dr. Yaba Blay shared the story behind her title with us on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021. Dr. Blay is a scholar-activist, public speaker, and cultural consultant whose scholarship, work and practice centers on the lived experiences of Black women and girls, with a particular focus on identity/body politics and beauty practices.Lauded by O Magazine for her social media activism, she has launched several viral campaigns including Locs of Love, #PrettyPeriod, and #ProfessionalBlackGirl, her multi-platform digital community.Widely respected as one of the foremost thought leaders on Black racial identity, colorism, and beauty p...