In the recently released February 2016 issue of Teen Vogue, 17 year old Amandla Stenberg was photographed as this month's cover girl and given an eight photograph spread. Stenberg is famous for her role in The Hunger Games as Rue. This issue of Teen Vogue served as a way for Stenberg to assert herself as a strong African American bisexual feminist as she discusses the struggles she has endured.
Accompanying her photo shoot, Stenberg discusses the trials African American women face in relation to dress. This would concern aspects of skin tone as well as hair. The fashion industry and the media has set high standards for African American women, especially when it comes to hair. Instead of wearing their natural hair, African American women are frequently pressured to spend lots of money on their hair to make it smoother or more "tame." Perhaps Stenberg's natural hair in her photo shoot is a sign of rebellion.
In regards to the shoot, Stenberg models a very distinct style that is an equal balance between masculine and feminine styles. She wears Adidas sports jackets with jeans, yet is accessorized with prominent earrings and large heels or a blouse and pants accessorized with sneakers and a simple necklace. Overall, the look is somewhat reminiscent of the late 60's early 70's wherein social and civil rights movements were at an all time high. Coincidence? I think not.
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