Episode 10: Michaela Angela Davis
In this episode of Blackinformant.com Podcast, we are joined by noted fashion, cultural critic and former Editor-in-Chief of Honey Magazine, Michaela Angela Davis. More from Wikipedia “Michaela Angela Davis is an expert critic and writer on urban style, race, gender and hip-hop culture. She has been the Associate Fashion, Culture and the Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor for ESSENCE magazine. She was the founding Fashion Director for VIBE magazine. Yet she is most proud that she was the last editor-in-chief of Honey, the premiere magazine for 18-34 year old urban women. It was the #1 growing women’s title under her editorship. She was also a noted celebrity stylist, a short list includes, Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce, Prince, Diana Ross, Donald Trump, Mary J. Blige and LL Cool J.”
Michaela will be moderating the following venue at the New York Open Center
New York Open Center Presents:
From Hottentot Venus to the White House:
Black Women on Beauty and Bodies
Who:
Michaela Angela Davis, cultural critic and writer; supermodel Veronica Webb; Tricia Rose, professor and chair, Africana Studies Department, Brown University; and Susan Akkad, senior vice president, Corporate Marketing, Diversity, Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
What:
A special event and book signing
When:
Saturday, October 24
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Where:
Community Church of New York
40 East 35th Street
Between Madison and Park Avenues
New York City
Details: Rapid-fire change is happening, and the perception of Black women is transforming from the negative images historically portrayed in the media to well-respected style and cultural icons such as Michelle Obama and Oprah. The New York Open Center presents a special event with leading industry insiders and image-makers including Michaela Angela Davis Veronica Webb, Tricia Rose and Susan Akkad. Their provocative and honest conversation will explore the complicated issue of beauty within Black communities including: the politics of complexion and hair; the underexposure of black models within the fashion industry; who controls the image of black women in major media; and other relevant, timely topics.
Fee: $20 (No Member Discount); For more information visit http://www.opencenter.org/from-hottentot-venus-to-the-white-house-black-women-on-beauty-and-bodies/
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Abby Berman at 646.695.7043 or abby@rosengrouppr.com.