Shammara Lawrence
Freelance Writer
Shammara Lawrence is a New York-based multimedia storyteller, copywriter, and content strategist. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Teen Vogue, Allure, MTV News, Refinery29, and many more. As a copywriter and content strategist, Shammara has written for several brands like Sol de Janeiro, Youth to the People, Ulta Beauty, Sealy, and QDOBA, to help engage their audience in new and exciting ways that capture the cultural zeitgeist.
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Shopping
These Are the Best Deep Conditioners to Moisturize Natural Hair
Expert-tested and editor-approved.
Politics
The Attica Riot of 1971 Sparked the Prison Reform Movement
“The guards were vicious. The prison ran on anger. It ran on fright.”
History
"Black Wall Street" Once Existed, But Was Burned to the Ground by Racists
I traveled to the Tulsa community where a white-led massacre in 1921 left hundreds dead.
Style
4 People on the Importance of Premme for the Plus-Size Community
From model La'shaunae Steward to influencer Troy Solomon, aka A Bear Named Troy.
Movies
Plus-Size Black Women Have Been Owning Rom-Coms for Decades
A brief history of plus-size black women in rom-coms from "Shrill" to "BAP*S."
Beauty
For Black Women, the Hair Salon and Beauty Supply Store Are Sacred Spaces
Black Girl Church explores the relationship of Black women to the beauty supply store and why being there can sometimes feel like being in a sanctuary
Style
7 Women on Why Plus Size Brand 11 Honoré's Show at NYFW Was So Meaningful
Laverne Cox closed 11 Honoré’s show.
News
Why Is Savage X Fenty Selling Different Styles to Straight- and Plus-Size Customers?
The brand responded to criticism about their Valentine's Day collection.
Fitness
Jordyn Woods Works Out for Her Mental Health and Doesn't Care What the Haters Say
Teen Vogue caught up with Jordyn to talk about fitness, mental health, and body positivity.
Movies
"Dumplin'" Star Danielle Macdonald on the Power of Willowdean
"We aren't all as different as we think we are, we're all just going through it together and that's really comforting."
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Shopping
8 Holiday Gifts to Get the Feminists in Your Life, Including Yourself
"Patriarchy is a b*tch."
Shopping
10 Size-Inclusive Lingerie Brands to Support Instead of Victoria's Secret
For those of us who are tired of feeling excluded and shut out in the lingerie space for our curves.
Skin Care
This Grammy-Nominated Singer Gets Real About Her Struggles With Cystic Acne
"Acne is so crazy."
Style
Knixteen's Newest Bra Collection Was Designed by Teens for Teens
The designs were based off of thousands of recommendations from across the country.
News
I'm Tired of Being Excluded from Fashion Events Because I'm Not White, Tall, and Slim
"Body Party shed light on the body-positivity movement in a celebratory, non-tokenizing way."
Makeup
This Makeup-Free Fashion Show Celebrated Different Sizes, Races and Abilities
The beauty industry is finally changing.
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News
This T-Shirt Proves Designer Sample Sizes Are Fat-Phobic AF
And 10 more body-positive moments from NYFW.
News
Gabourey Sidibe Says Designers Won't Dress Her Because She's "Too Fat"
She opened up about her experiences in the fashion industry at Curvy Con.
Celebrity Style
Serena Williams Confirms Her Royal Duchess Hoodie Design Is a Tribute to Meghan Markle
Best friend goals.
TV
Debby Ryan: on Insatiable, Mental Health, and Life After Disney
“For better or worse, I don't know if I've ever seen what other people see. I don't know if everyone sees differently."
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Street Style
The 10 Most Head-Turning Costumes I Saw at Barbados Cropover Festival
It's a massive fashion spectacle.
News
I'm a Curvy Woman Who Loves Summer — Even Though People Say I Shouldn't
Why should we feel the need to change ourselves or cover up when it's sunny outside?
Style
This Designer Is Shedding Light on the Refugee Community Through Fashion
Lucy Ochan shares her story.
Shopping
Amber Rose Talks Raising Her Son to Be a Feminist
"I teach my son that a woman's body is not a sexual object."