#Howitfeelstobeablackgirl is a raw, open, and honest hashtag, in which black women and girls share their truths. The hashtag, which has been trending for two days now, features a diverse range of tweets that embody the pain, complexity, and joys of being a black girl in America.
The hashtag was started by filmmaker Jada Mosely as part of the “How it Feels to be a Black Girl” movement. Mosley is the creator of a web series of the same name that features black girls from different backgrounds sharing their perspectives about various topics which affect black women and girls.
Being an adult before seeing a cartoon depicting you as a princess. #HowItFeelsToBeABlackGirl
— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) June 18, 2015
Whats on the left is "trendy" "edgy" while the right is inappropriate &smells like weed #HowItFeelsToBeABlackGirl pic.twitter.com/IZVbFJIdFX
— afrodite (@KekeTheKING) June 18, 2015
Knowing that the media always looks to Black men and White women to discuss Black women's issues. #HowItFeelsToBeABlackGirl
— Bougie Black Girl (@BougieBlackGurl) June 18, 2015
Black men constantly make memes about you because they are trying to justify their intraracism and self-hate. #HowItFeelsToBeABlackGirl
— Bougie Black Girl (@BougieBlackGurl) June 18, 2015
#HowItFeelsToBeABlackGirl Having to remind yourself everyday that you are beautiful, regardless of society's twisted beauty standards.
— Amber. (@AmberrrJaneee) June 18, 2015
Having to be extra nice to people so your not portrayed as the "ghetto black girl" #HowItFeelsToBeABlackGirl
— brownbaddie (@badlilbr0wnskin) June 18, 2015
Seeing a cutie and wondering if he likes black girls that are as dark as I am #HowItFeelsToBeABlackGirl Madelyn (@macobbb17) June 18, 2015
#HowItFeelsToBeABlackGirl being told "you must be mixed because you're too pretty to be a black girl"
— Slim. (@caramel__delite) June 19, 2015
Walk into your nearest drugstore & only see… #HowItFeelsToBeABlackGirl pic.twitter.com/MCs6WZIu5z
— QUEENBRI (@MelaninFleekin) June 19, 2015
Movements meant to empower black girls being appropriated by the same people who excluded us from their spaces. #HowItFeelsToBeABlackGirl
— Bumblebee (@beementile) June 19, 2015
Before anyone comes to complain about this being false: It’s not. I’ve been made fun of for my dark skin and big nose. I can NEVER find a concealer that matches my skin. I’m told that my hair’s texture (3C) is unprofessional or gross.
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