Camille Lawrence (she/her).

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

Camille Lawrence is an archivist, curator, and former professional makeup artist deeply committed to preserving Black history through both physical preservation and web archiving. 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 exploring Black identity formation practices.

On Juneteenth of 2020, Camille launched Black Beauty Archive, a physical archive dedicated to the preservation and celebration of 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.

Camille’s acquisition approach frames Black beauty culture as a vital and evolving art form—one that deserves to be archived with the same rigor and reverence as artists working in traditional mediums. Through all her work, she remains driven by a love of history, a respect for community memory, and a deep belief in the power of archives to shape how we see ourselves and our futures.