Pressed Powder & Pride

By Steph D. Penn

At the heart of downtown Detroit, a groundbreaking cosmetic brand called Enchanté launches a bold experiment: a makeup counter run entirely by Black women, for Black women. Pressed Powder & Pride follows the lives of Charlotte, Bernice, Diane, Faye, and Rosemarie--women from different walks of life who converge behind the counter with makeup brushes in hand and revolution in their hearts. As they navigate workplace politics, personal struggles, and societal expectations, the counter becomes more than a job--it becomes a sanctuary, a stage, and a spark. From matching undertones to challenging undertones of racism, the women transform their shared space into a force of cultural defiance and deep sisterhood. Through soft blushes and loud protests, stolen moments and big declarations, they don't just sell beauty--they redefine it. This novel is a celebration of legacy, love, and the audacity to take up space--beautifully, unapologetically, and on their own terms.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6658WY4
• ISBN13: 9798281096102
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 233 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"