Camille Lawrence (she/her).

Archivist, Web Archivist, Curator. Founder, Black Beauty Archive®.

Camille’s work bridges the gap between traditional archival practices and the ever-evolving digital landscape, ensuring that history is not only remembered but also accessible for future generations. She has shared her expertise at national symposiums, on academic panels, and in grassroots community conversations, where she explores the intersections of archiving ephemeral art forms and Black identity formation practices.

For generations, the Blackman family has been committed to empowering individuals through education and cultural enrichment through the transformative power of the arts. Beginning with Carl and Lorraine Blackman, and passed down by their late daughter, Linda Blackman. Camille now carries on that commitment and legacy.

On Juneteenth 2020, Camille launched the Black Beauty Archive, a physical archive dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of Black beauty culture. What began as a personal journey, rooted in her career as a professional makeup artist, evolved into an extraordinary archival project that affirms the cultural significance of Black beauty practices, rituals, aesthetics, and community impact.

Throughout all her work, she remains driven by a love of history, a respect for community memory, and a profound belief in the power of archives to shape how we perceive ourselves and our futures.