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For Black women and children, wash day is equal parts essential maintenance and self-renewal. A new book from photographer Tomesha Faxio documents the process.

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Krystyna Pyszková of Czech Republic waves after being crowned as the new Miss World at the pageant in Mumbai, India on March 9.

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Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic crowned Miss World 2024

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A nomad from Douz Oasis in Tunisia wearing traditional kohl around his eyes. Many cultures believe applying the powder helps protect eyes from the glare of the sun and has medicinal benefits.

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WARSAW, POLAND - JUNE 27: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY)(EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) BeyoncÃ© performs onstage during the âRENAISSANCE WORLD TOURâ at PGE Narodowy on June 27, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood)

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 11: Miss Ukraine, Viktoriia Apanasenko walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/Getty Images)

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US Air Force officer crowned as 2024 Miss America

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