If I waited for a black guy who liked me to apparate out of thin air, I would have waited a decade. This wasn’t simply because I’ve always believed in inclusivity, but also because I grew up surrounded by white people. Blackness isn’t homogeneous, but it took me a while to see that.Īs a black woman, I wanted to be seen as attractive to more than just black men. I could love my skin and also love Britney Spears and country music.
Article contentĪs time passed, I realized that being black didn’t mean I had to look or act a certain way.
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