29 Quotes About Black Women That’ll Make You Proud of Your Melanin Terri Lomax February 6, 2016 2 Comments It brings my heart great joy to see black women embracing their blackness, natural hair, distinctive features and beautiful brown bodies! You should be proud of your melanin. When I was younger I didn't want a thing to do with my melanin. I equated beauty with light skin, long hair, pretty eyes and good hair (come on somebody, what the hell is good hair?) Continue reading...