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on the other side of shame, BODY HAIR IS BEAUTIFUL.
on the other side of shame, i am here — hairy, feminine, powerful!
because my white classmates used to call me a monkey
because when my sister’s arm hair grew she was called a man
because the indian aunties used to chide each o... See more
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Alice Walker is a renowned author, poet, and activist best known for her powerful exploration of race, gender, and resilience in American society.
Born in 1944, Walker became a literary icon with her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, ‘The Color Purple’, a story of struggle, sisterhood, and empowerment that has left an inde... See more
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Shame isn’t a personal problem, it’s a systemic one.
It’s a tool used to keep us feeling small, exhausted, & disconnected from ourselves & each other.
Capitalism, colonialism, white supremacy, & patriarchy all thrive on shame because when we believe we are unworthy, we become easier to cont... See more
instagram.comBody reflexivity offers an escape from the apparently exhaustive options of positivity, negativity, or neutrality, by proposing a different focus. Rather than changing how bodies are assessed, it urges us to transcend the mode of assessment entirely. (“I don’t look at you with a critical eye,” is something often said to me by my husband—which means
... See moreKate Manne • Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia
People look different through the lens of grace: instead of being competitors or threats, they’re gifts. Some are even friends.
James K. A. Smith • On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts
Tamela Gordon’s new book, Hood Wellness, shows what it looks like to hold others—and be held—in community. Visit the link in our bio to read the full excerpt.
Tamela Gordon: @shewritestolive 💛
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