The concluded on Thursday evening August 22nd, and with it, officially accepted the Democratic National Party’s . The four-day convention saw a slew of speakers from local organizers, politicians, and celebrity entertainers, hosting a tremendous display of diverse beauty on a political stage. Physical expressions of beauty have , especially for those existing outside of Eurocentric beauty standards.
While the appearance of marginalized women are often subject to unfair scrutiny, many Black women participating in the 2024 DNC used the platform to step into their unique beauty. Below, ESSENCE takes a look at standout beauty moments from the DNC to offer empowering beauty inspiration. The significance of Former First Lady Michelle Obama proudly wearing a protective hairstyle cannot be overstated.
During her tenure as the First Lady of the United States she was subject to heightened ridicule surrounding her appearance, specifically hair, which she to mitigate backlash. America may not have been ready for her natural hair then, but at this year’s convention, she casted away any critiques and stunned in a timeless braided look. Her hair was styled in a side part, swooping individual strands along her hairline and pulling her mini goddess braids into a waist-length jumbo braid.
Actress and star Kerry Washington channeled the energy of Olivia Pope as she stepped onto the DNC stage with conviction. She wore a slicked-back voluminous natural ponytail, proving how elegant Black hair.