Uniting with others, Starts with SELF

#EmbraceSelfLove

The idea that black women must always be perfectly well-behaved — or risk shaming the community-at-large – is both unrealistic and unfair. We are fighting a battle that is unique to women of color in this country, and that is the duality of asserting our individual identities separate from stereotypical imagery, while fighting for the elevation of our communities as a whole. This places us in the precarious position of not being able to ignore the pervasive effects of reality television, while still recognizing that every, single one of these women has the right to present themselves to the world as they choose – whether anyone agrees or not.
Clutch on stereotypical imagery in shows like Basketball Wives & Real Housewives of Atlanta (via thechanelmuse)

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Underwater sculpture, in Grenada, in honor of our African ancestors thrown overboard.

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Today shall be a GOoD day =)

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Never hate any bad situation you encounter, just have the strength to out think the obvious and make the problem work in your favor. The mind holds the power to change, and your spirit is the tool, use it

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Finding TRUE Love starts with SELF Love

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It [LIFE] gets better