Tag: blackwomen
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It’s OK to turn down opportunities that don’t serve you
Since co-writing Hairvolution, lots of people have reached out to myself and my co-author, asking us to do talks, go on podcasts and be on panels discussing all things Black hair. It’s the one aspect of publishing the book I’ve enjoyed the most because I get to meet so many amazing Black women, hear their…
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Lizzo’s ‘Special’ is giving self-love and good vibes
Lizzo has been promoting her new album ‘Special’ on Instagram for what feels like forever. Having no other option but to play ‘Cuz I Love You’ on repeat whilst awaiting her fourth studio album when July 15 finally came around, Lizzo did not disappoint. Easily becoming one of my favourite live performers, Lizzo has delivered…
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Fat, Black, female and winning
An unapologetic ode to my fat, Black female self. Oh, to be a fat, Black female in a society that, if it had its way, would eradicate me and others like me from existence. Where do I even begin with the injustices that face anyone who embodies these qualities? First of all, society treats being…
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Dear Black men, wtf?
Whenever I’m struggling to write something, I make a conscious effort not to focus only on the things that irritate me. Then low and behold, someone goes and does or says something colossally stupid, and just like that, I am back on my soapbox. Recently, a group of white girls made a TikTok singing on…
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As a dark-skinned Black woman, I do not accept your apology
Was it naïve of me to think that being performative for performative’s sake died with the black square? I expect it from big brands and companies looking for quick solutions to a big problem, but from celebrities, with big enough platforms to incite genuine change, it’s tired. Until a few days ago, Thandiwe Newton was,…
Sincerely, Saskia 