One of the ways the form of prejudice that is colorism has been perpetuated for ages, is simply calling it by another name, (i.e. preference) to conceal its disgustingly rooted bias. Colorism comes with history that explains why it has been a detriment throughout generations, and this criticism goes far beyond what you’re “just attracted to.”

Why is it a staple for your BGB (Black-Girl-Bookshelf)? Because Joan Morgan kept it real with us whilst calling out misogynoir, and patriarchy’s endless reign, from a self-proclaimed hip-hop feminist perspective in 1999.

In her own words, Solange described her [at the time] new album as, "a project on identity, empowerment, independence, grief and healing." Now in the familiar midst of mourning, I revisited A Seat at the Table in search of everything it gave nearly four years ago...

After being without the gram and Twitter for about two and a half weeks, I came back to what would eventually lead me to head out, again. I’m opening up about why hiatuses are crucial (especially at a time like this), their benefits, and reacclimating to our online lives…