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Black Girl With Long Hair
It wasn’t long until Vogue started some foolishness, crediting her look to — of all people — Audrey Hepburn.
Which is baffling because sculptural updos are a distinctly African style. And, on the Met red carpet, Nyong’o mentioned Nina Simone as one of her hair inspirations.
Lupita Nyong’o responded to Vogue’s misappropriation with a classy clap back video on Instagram and made sure to tag the fashion mag in the caption.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BE_NUnyHuV5/
Well done Lupita, well done.
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LOVE her and her classy attitude 🙂 stay beautiful inside and out hun
Good for her. Tell them Lulu! Gosh. Did they even think or research before making that post. Yerrr man! They could have just called and asked. Simple.
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She always keeps it classy…she even gave them a history lesson.
So, they couldn’t just ask her?
They already knew because she stated Nina Simone was one of her inspirations. They did that on purpose. It’s to deflect that we’re flames(FIRE) and they’re are moths. They do it all of the time. They’re seriously transparent.Don’t understand how some ppl really fall for such an awful act( lil Kim) . They tell us everyday we’re Beautiful. Don’t see them targeting anyone else.
I recently found out Mark Walburg went around attacking black ppl on sight before he was famous. He then became a ” hip hop artist” shortly after..funny isn’t it?
The people he attacked were Vietnamese. But yes it was a racial attack.
Yeah- I think he actually blinded the guy in one eye. Ever since I found out I stopped watching his movies cause I figure that deep down, that’s how he really feels.
He also used to throw rocks at black children. He really is racist trash.
Every day white people do stupid shit that makes me feel a little more racist towards them.
The first photo in the video that she posted, was originally posted by @EmbracingBlackCulture on their instagram!
Get over it
We’ve BEEN over you. That’s why we continue to set trends YOU keep copying.
White ppl do dumb shit like this all the time…AND THEN act crazy when called on it
When I was young, people were ashamed when they got the clap. they didn’t go out and post it on the facebooks or twit about it.
Where’s the pride?
The fuck are you talking about?
I think your referring to the clap as in STD? “Clap back” is totally different it simply means a response to negativity. I think you have it all wrong.
She’s definitely referring to STDs (called “the clap” back in the day)
LOL! Do you understand what “clap back” means?
Vogue is trash.
Great clap back towards Vogue. She needs to check USA Today as well with their “Whoville” nonsense. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/05/02/lupita-nyongo-met-gala/83853666/
She looks like she is ready to join the Amazoness Quartet.
Interesting
This is so righteous. I love how she responds so clearly and succinctly, with her inspiration. Both her hairstyle and Nina Simone’s are so gorgeous.
ahahahahahahaha.. White people and their fuckery.
*ignorant and white.
And rich and free not to get shot for being uppity.
And yet can’t stop copying and trolling….
I’m pretty sure ignorant was implied. I don’t think Ms. Holmes comment needs to be edited (*) by a white person, especially in this context. http://libjournal.uncg.edu/ijcp/article/viewFile/249/116
They are not ignorant the know exactly what their main objectives are.
Good clapback. If anything AUDREY was the one doing the stealing…like they always do.
It’s the only thing Vogue could relate to. Our history is not promoted like theirs so their views remain narrow. smh
I’m almost starting to feel bad. Just… Don’t even realize other people exist.
She is a wonderful teacher. They will LEARN.
A high profile fashion magazine distorts reality for all women who buy into their BS. Vogue’s views are narrow, not to mention superficial, regardless of what they’re discussing.
Their views remain narrow ON PURPOSE… A quick google search could broaden their view…
Y’all have to post the article Lupita wrote about why she skipped over HOllywood roles an chose to be in Danai Gurai’s (<333) Tony nominated play. It's perfection.
It's on Lennyletter.com and titled: Why I Chose a "Small Play" Over the Big Screen
Lupita is straight up legendary role model status, i'm continually in awe of her. I feel exactly the same way about Danai Gurai who y'all stay sleep on. This stupid sh** is expected of these white obsessed, white run magazines that target white women. I'm so glad Lupita spoke up.
Also LOVEEEE that picture of Miss Nina!!
Omigosh, Yes Danai I love her (in my opinion she should have played nina simone) – I’m happy that them two ladies are in the industry
I pulled up the LennyLetter.com article and am about to read it now. Thanks for turning me on the Danai Gurai. I’ll have to follow her, too. In some of her pics, she looks like a younger version of Viola Davis.
The play is truly phenomenal, too. So rarely do we get to see full casts of women of color, and so I was elated when they absolutely killed it. It’s emotional and hilarious and absolutely heartbreaking. And now girl has a Tony nomination!
Goodness…..
Apparently other black women can’t influence us it has to be some white women that’s not even relevant anymore, this media gets on my nerves