Stunning photos of black women from the Victorian era

Shared by Downtown L.A. Life and Dangerous Minds, these gorgeous photos are dated around 1860 to 1901. I've collected a few of my favorites, but both sites have even more portraits on display. They're the perfect rebuttal for those who argue diversity is a new phenomenon.

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