‘The Debutantes’ Documentary From BET Studios Also Serves As A ‘Black Girl Coming-Of-Age Story,’ Says Director
Debutante balls for young Black women go back centuries to the late 1700s in New York City. Similar to their white counterparts, these events saw young Black women being presented to society, though they were not focused on preparing participants for marriage. Black debutantes were taught good manners, grooming and social etiquette, hoping to prepare […]