For the essay I am in a group with Bree, Michelle and Adara. In our group essay our topic is black girl stereotypes. Some black girl stereotypes are that we have bad attitudes, more natural defined hair, uneducated etc. There are many successful black women. Back when slavery was alive African American women weren't even viewed as humans. Recently, Zendaya wore braids to the oscars and there was so much talk about her saying that the hairstyle was not fit enough for the oscars. Who are those people to say what is fit for the oscars? Little do we know racism and people's perception on black people is still alive. Now that we have a black president things are a little better but still a lot of haters. I know plenty of black independent strong women.
Speaking of strong black independent women Ms. Fletcher showed us a video in class by Ernestine Johnson. She performed a video of 'The Average Black Girl.' Talking proper and being well spoken is not usually how the 'average black girl' is. More and more young African American ladies are graduating and going to college.
I completely am there with you girl! I felt that although this was an assignment we learned a lot. I really began to understand the differences between the way a white woman would be treated versus a black woman. Change needs to occur now and the only way one would understand this is to open their eyes an pay attention!
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