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The Movement

by @dulceedee

Black power! I stopped hiding from my roots, I do not let my natural tightly coiled strands become chemically manipulated into bone straightness. I'm no longer hiding from my roots. My natural hair will represent this I went on an interview today for a position as a dental assistant, checked out the office on the website right after and then oh no The staff is all white, what if I don't get hired because of... Black Power! I stopped hiding from my roots; the sun is not my enemy. I no longer veil from its rays because the fear of getting "blacker." Look at that skin; love its rich deep melanin. Follow my movement; I'm no longer hiding from my roots. My black skin will prove this The other night I went out with a couple of new friends, to be more precise they were homemade Alantians. Born and raised in Atlanta! It was a nice warm night, and at the end of it they wanted to take some pics to post up on their instagrams. But guys wait; let’s get into the light, I don’t want to appear all dark next to you light brights. You are all mixed which makes you effortlessly good lookin' snap Ugh I hate it I'm to black, don’t post that. I stopped hiding from my roots, I rock my tightly coiled natural strands. I'm not ashamed of who I am, Look at my skin and its deep rich melanin   Walking with my fist raised up in the air to represent what I on a daily contradict. Black Power! Forgive me, I'm new to this. When I was growing up the things that embodied our black nation was never accepted. Black power! I'm ready to follow this radical movement.
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May 8, 2014
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By no means am I in favor of one race over another.  I consider myself more of a humanitarian if anything at all. My concern is geared towards ALL people. But when I was younger it wasn't that way. It was difficult to be okay with who I am. With my race in general, I wanted to be someone else, with different hair, skin complexion, body frame. Thankfully I've outgrown such thinking but completely removing something that has been embossed in your brain for years takes a little bit of time.

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