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Cynthia Erivo and that *wicked* fan-made poster
When will Black women in Hollywood ever get any empathy for their continued struggle? In case you haven’t heard, because let’s face it the current news cycle has been heavy the last few weeks with Lebanon and Palestine, Liam Payne’s death, all this heinous Diddy stuff and the ongoing Gisèle Pelicot trial… I absolutely wouldn’t…
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Justice for the Lionesses
Let me preface this by saying this is rant was born out of being forced to care about a sport that is and has been so inherently problematic that I wouldn’t usually give it the time of the day. However, on this occasion, I couldn’t not say something. I understand there are certain events that…
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The lasting effects of fatphobic 2000s TV
The other day, influencer @gracefvictory posted a video of herself wearing a striped crop top with the overlay text reading: “When every “fashion makeover” show you watched growing up would tell anyone over a size 10 to ‘avoid wearing stripes as it makes you look bigger’ so you did. But now you’re 33, living your…
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What we’re all missing amidst the Barbie-Oscars snub
Ah, the Oscars. Every year they do something to piss folks off, and when it’s not the Black community, it’s the female one. The Oscars are not known for their celebration of those who aren’t straight, white or male – as past years have proven – but this year has a lot more to say…
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I Am Woman
I am woman, I am strong, I’m able to roar in a world of wrong. I am woman, I stand proud, I won’t be told what I am not allowed. I am woman, I am here to stay, I will not let your fear keep me at bay. I am woman, I’m no stranger to…
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Poetry
Poetry. Words of the soul that form an orderly clutter, Sensical to none other than the holder of the pen.
Sincerely, Saskia 