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SIDE BARRE Convos | Colorism & Cultural Appropriation in Beauty

SIDE BARRE Convos | Colorism & Cultural Appropriation in Beauty

For many BIPOC people, your nude can be seen as derogatory. Colorism has been a symptom of racism, colonialism, and imperialism that has plagued many for generations. Depending on what part of the world you live in, your nude may be seen as favored, disgusting, or inconvenient.  This past July, ...
SIDE BARRE Convos | Honoring Black Maternal Health Week

SIDE BARRE Convos | Honoring Black Maternal Health Week

Nude Barre exists to celebrate Hu(e)man's Performing Life and uplift the voices of marginalized communities. As a Black and female-founded brand, we want to bring awareness to Black Maternal Health in the effort to emphasize the profound need for better care and compassion for expecting mothers w...
Be An Ally Beyond Black History Month: Oprah Daily Press

Be An Ally Beyond Black History Month: Oprah Daily Press

 Black History Month is known to yield momentary traffic surges for many black-owned businesses, but who is supporting these entrepreneurs year-round? In an Oprah Daily article, writer Mckenzie Jean-Phillipe stresses the importance of supporting the black community’s art, media, small businesses...
TheGrio Press: Former Knicks Dancer Creates Business

TheGrio Press: Former Knicks Dancer Creates Business

In this article by Black business insider theGrio, Nude Barre founder Erin Carpenter is interviewed about her transition from professional dancer to burgeoning entrepreneur. Writer Danielle James details Carpenter’s journey from a $3,000 savings to a $1.4 million investment from tennis star Ser...