Black Beauty, Black Media: JET Beauty of the Week

In this episode, we trace the history of JET’s Beauty of the Week feature, from its 1950's origins, through its cultural peak! We break down the conversations around colorism, sexuality, and representation that shaped page 43 of one of the most iconic and recognizable pieces of black media. You can keep up with all things Vixen by finding links at , and if you’d like to sign up for the monthly newsletter, The Vixen Index, head to the website: ​​ . Thank You’s: VHS Logos On Soundcloud Dania Denise + Natasha Raisor "Exploring Black Sexuality" By Robert Staples "Black Is Beautiful: JET Beauties of the Week" By LaMonte McLemore “The Beauty Standard Trade-Off: How Ebony, Essence, and Jet Magazine Represent African American/Black Female Beauty in Advertising” By Jerrika M. Anderson Edwards “Body Shape and Size Depictions of African American Women in Jet Magazine” By Scott Parker, James J Gray, José Angel Soto, And Nana Dawson-Andoh Mentioned: The New Yorker AndScape (formerly The Undefeated) Let It Be Known News AdAge Las Vegas Black Image

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Black Beauty, Black Media: JET Beauty of the Week is an episode from Vixen: Black Beauty and Pop Culture by @TheVixenMemoirs.

This episode is 61:28 long.

This episode was published on Feb 5, 2026.

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