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Becoming Americano pt. II
Originally posted on Raza Del Sur – El Gato Negro: I have come to discover (and embrace) my American-ness. This relationship is complicated. You can read about this evolution here and here. Yet, my becoming Americano isn’t a journey that is solely positive. Becoming Americano has come with, and still comes with, relentless pain, a…
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Curvy Girl Lingerie To Host Second Annual Fashion Show Showcasing Plus Size Lingerie – PLUS Model Mag
Curvy Girl Lingerie To Host Second Annual Fashion Show Showcasing Plus Size Lingerie – PLUS Model Mag.
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I Am Not My Skin
Originally posted on Black America from a Black American: I just finished watching “Dark Girls” on Netflix, an amazing documentary on the subject of skin tone. I have always referred to myself as toasted caramel and never have considered myself “dark”. It was really interesting to see women who are my complexion talking about the perils of…
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“Peace is the fruit of love, a love that is also justice. But to grow in love requires work — hard work. And it can bring pain because it implies loss — loss of the certitudes, comforts, and hurts that shelter and define us.” ― Jean Vanier, Finding Peace
Elle Madelyn 