We know you’ve been outside this summer, but we want to ensure you’re doing right. Within the last few years, there has been an influx of Black-owned companies specializing in products exclusively for people of color to en joy during summer. Black-owned swimwear brands are changing the game by creating suits that complement and celebrate the uniqueness of Black people. From African and native prints to bright, saturated colors and suits tailored to accentuate and support curvy bodies, these brands are created for us and by us. Along with eliminating the “one-style-fits-all” swimwear, the same goes for sunscreen and sun protection. Gone are the days when the only choices were full of chemicals and left you with pasty, dry skin. According to the American Cancer Society , melanoma, a form of skin cancer, is the least prevalent cancer found in Black people. The “lifetime risk of a Black person getting melanoma is 0.1% (1 in 1,000),” compared to “3% (1 in 33) for White people.” However,...