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She is beautiful. She is divine. She will get all that she wants.

She is me. I am she.

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I’m the head of the Black Panthers, Sondra. When won’t I be in trouble? The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) dir. Aaron Sorkin

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Free Black History Library

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In many cultures, ethnic groups, and nations around the world, hair is considered a source of power and prestige. African people brought these traditions and beliefs to the Americas and passed them down through the generations.

In my mother’s family (Black Americans from rural South Carolina) the women don’t cut their hair off unless absolutely necessary (i.e damage or routine trimming). Long hair is considered a symbol of beauty and power; my mother often told me that our hair holds our strength and power. Though my mother’s family has been American born for several generations, it is fascinating to see the beliefs and traditions of our African ancestors passed down. We are emotionally and spiritually attached to our hair, cutting it only with the knowledge that we are starting completely clean and removing stagnant energy.

Couple this with the forced removal and covering of our hair from the times of slavery and onward, and you can see why so many Black women and men alike take such pride and care in their natural hair and love to adorn our heads with wigs, weaves, braids, twists, accessories, and sharp designs.

Hair is not just hair in African diaspora cultures, and this is why the appropriation and stigma surrounding our hair is so harmful.

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The topic is “things to not say to a black girl”

Often times many people say ignorant things like this , thinking that is a complement but in fact it’s is rude, extremely disrespectful , and hurtful. By saying these things they are saying that black isn’t beautiful. When in fact we are , which is why everyone wants to to look like a black girl or woman. These are examples of mircoaggressions.

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Everything that the modern Western/European world practices is rooted in medieval pagan traditions. Because of cognitive dissonance, I understand that it’s hard to see the big picture for those who are outside the circle of Black consciousness. And while some really think they can ride the fine line of “this” world, they are sadly mistaken to realize that there is no fine line! Some Black people run from African traditional spirituality but have the nerve to hold on to these 🧔🏼DEVILS👩🏼 traditions as if it was or is based on anything righteous! And what I mentioned about Saturnalia is not even the full story…Can you imagine the sacrifices and sexual deviance that took place? Read up on the “Lord of Misrule” and “Feast of Fools” and see what I mean! WE MUST SEPARATE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY—ITS OVERDUE! ✊🏾🩸💣🔫✊🏾 BLACK POWER! #blackpower #blacklove #blackman #blackwoman #blackonblack #blackempowerment #blackrevolution #blackrevolutionary #blackkings #truth #knowledge #blackconsciousness #blackkingsandqueens #blackpower #blackmagic #blackqueen #blackunity #blacksunite #blacksunited #proudblackman #blackownedbank #african #panafrican #panafricanism #africa #blackfatherhood #blackownedbusiness #blackowned #blacknews #malikismindful https://www.instagram.com/p/CJOz11vHao4fQGw7XNRho8VrJneBHQaskv2cEE0/?igshid=49thf9z4gjob

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😎🥰 @DangeRussWilson #FunTimes

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Brotha To the Night

You must be Oshun!!! Yesssss!!! 🙌🏾👏🏾🌻🍯

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i’m the lady on the left

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“Loving yourself isn’t always easy. However, this is a battle that must be won. Must. For all of the beauty that exists around us must first stem from the realization of the beauty that exists within.”

— Nicole Addison @thepowerwithin

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