Brilliant scholar, activist and author Angela Davis, photographed in 1973 by the legendary photographer Philippe Halsman. Filmmaker Shola Lynch Free Angela has just released an AMAZING documentary about the iconic Ms. Davis. Photo: Philippe Halsman/Magnum Photos.
The One and Only Aretha Franklin turned 71 years old yesterday! Doesn’t she look beautiful with her afro in this 1973 photo by Anthony Barboza? I love it! Photo: Anthony Barboza/Getty.
A 1970s Ultra Sheen advertisement.
Ola Hudson, a costume designer for music legends like David Bowie, John Lennon and Diana Ross. She was better known in later years as Slash’s mom.
Michael Jackson was born 54 years ago today in Gary, Indiana. This photo was taken on August 17, 1978 at his brother Jackie’s house after he was signed to Epic Records. Photo: Gregg Cobarr/Wireimage
British soul singer Maxine Nightingale, best known in the U.S. for her 1970s hits “Lead Me On” and “Right Back Where We Started From” (which, I must confess, I thought was Toni Tennille when I was a kid!) Ms. Nightingale is still performing today and looks absolutely fantastic.
A groovy 1971 Maybelline ad for Moonstars and Glamour-Fluffs (lashes!) that appeared in Ebony magazine.
Naomi Campbell and Isaac Hayes, photo shoot with Edward Mapplethorpe (Maxey) for 1990 November Paper Magazine
One more ’70s afro ad. This one is from Clairol.
A 1970s Ultra Sheen advertisement.
Ola Hudson, a costume designer for music legends like David Bowie, John Lennon and Diana Ross in a 1970s Dewars ad. She was better known in later years as Slash’s mom.
A 1970 Posner Bergamot advertisement.
