Tag: black women
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Living my life in the margin and that metaphor was proof
If I told you that a flower bloomed in a dark room, would you trust it? I grew up in a very White community in Oklahoma. In school and extra-curricular activities, I was socialized around White standards of acceptability regarding appearance, femininity, and group acceptance. My parents supported me and validated my capabilities, worthiness, and…
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Phenomenal Women
Black womanhood is multifaceted, resilient and inspiring. I am a Black woman and I love who I am. I love the Black women who raised me: my mom, my aunt, my grandmothers, older cousins, family friends, church elders, anyone who has resembled me and lit a fire within my core to press on. Phenomenal Woman…
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Cheyenne Cochrane: A celebration of natural hair
I found this video very relatable and timely. Unfortunately, appearance still plays a large role of how black women are perceived in professional and social settings. Within recent years, natural hair has become increasingly acceptable, but is still frowned upon in many settings. We should all feel empowered to wear our hair the way it…
Kalen Nicole 