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Loud Black Girls: 20 Black Women Writers Ask: What's Next? by Elizabeth Uviebinené, Yomi Adegoke
5.0
This book is must a read !!
This anthology consists of essays detailing the various perspectives and realities of Black British women.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
Particularly the individualism of each chapter and how each author unpacks the impact of stereotypes on Black women.
As a Black man, this book really opened my eyes and taught me a lot.
I really liked the way Elisabeth Fapuro explored the notion of Black excellence and the absence of a Black middle class.
Eunice Olumide thoroughly delves into the depictions of Black women within society, looking at the social ramifications of such depictions and how Black women are exploited.
I really found Fiona Rutherford’s essay on financial literacy and Independence thought-provoking.
Kuchenga shed light on the experiences of Black trans women very well, particularly with regards to the lack of safe spaces and impact of misogyny.
I enjoyed reading the essay written by Princess Peace in which she examines the impact of xenophobia and family pressures.
Sophia Thakur articulates herself very well in her essay, championing the importance of Black women embracing their roots, culture and blackness.
Temi Mwale also raises pertinent points with regards to youth violence and growing up in marginalised communities.
For me this book is a necessary and timeless read.
Definitely a book for your collection and one that a lot of people need to read.
This anthology consists of essays detailing the various perspectives and realities of Black British women.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
Particularly the individualism of each chapter and how each author unpacks the impact of stereotypes on Black women.
As a Black man, this book really opened my eyes and taught me a lot.
I really liked the way Elisabeth Fapuro explored the notion of Black excellence and the absence of a Black middle class.
Eunice Olumide thoroughly delves into the depictions of Black women within society, looking at the social ramifications of such depictions and how Black women are exploited.
I really found Fiona Rutherford’s essay on financial literacy and Independence thought-provoking.
Kuchenga shed light on the experiences of Black trans women very well, particularly with regards to the lack of safe spaces and impact of misogyny.
I enjoyed reading the essay written by Princess Peace in which she examines the impact of xenophobia and family pressures.
Sophia Thakur articulates herself very well in her essay, championing the importance of Black women embracing their roots, culture and blackness.
Temi Mwale also raises pertinent points with regards to youth violence and growing up in marginalised communities.
For me this book is a necessary and timeless read.
Definitely a book for your collection and one that a lot of people need to read.