Because They are Black Womxn, Like Me.

"I love Miss Letsaba because she is black like me" That was my Grade 3 contribution to my school's annual magazine. I think we might have been asked to describe what we liked best about our teachers. I remember a white "friend" reading this back to me in Grade 7, as if it were something... Continue Reading →

Nov 11, 2017 2

Body Positivity, a Cyclical Process: because yesterday, I still cried.

“no one can define who you are without your permission”- @anisahamat_ (IG). For years, I have internalised so many harmful lessons, unlearning them is taking just as long. From family, I learnt that I was too dark, too weird, the ugly smart one, derogatorily referred to as Baartman. From toxic friends, I learnt again that... Continue Reading →

Aug 17, 2017 1

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