11.16.22
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Dark & Lovely is hosting a pitch competition aimed at closing the opportunity gap and creating paths to success for young Black women.
Applicants will have a chance to win a $5,000 business grant to pitch how they envision the beauty industry in the coming years and how the industry supports and inspires Black professionals.
In addition to the $5,000 business grant, the winner will win a trip to Dark & Lovely's New York City headquarters to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and grow a brand.
Participants are asked to record a video pitch (3 minutes maximum) sharing their vision for the future of the beauty industry by answering the following questions: How can the beauty industry support and inspire Black professionals? How can we advance inclusivity and Black representation in beauty?
Videos can be uploaded to YouTube as an unlisted video so judges can review. To view the official rules for contest details, and check out an example of judging criteria for pitches, go here.