Michaela angela Davis speaks on black beauty

Truth Be Told Speaker Michaela angela Davis took part in a panel discussion today to explore this transformation of the perception of black women and the complicated issue of beauty within Black communities.

The event was hosted by the New York Open Center and also featured Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Diversity for the Estée Lauder Susan Akkad, Brown University professor Tricia Rose and supermodel Veronica Webb.

Michaela is a cultural critic and writer who has been exploring urban style, race, beauty, gender and hiphop culture in media with editor in chief, beauty editor and fashion director positions at Honey, Essence and Vibe magazines and most recently as a consultant at BET.

Read more about Michaela on the Truth Be Told website.