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One of many reasons why I wrote IN EVERY MIRROR SHE'S BLACK is that I wanted each of the women – Kemi, Brittany, Muna – to be free of having to carry the weight of society or their individual cultures simply because they are Black.
Even though they are strong, I wanted to give them space to make mistakes and to humanize them deeply. The world asks so much of us Black women.
During a recent book club event, I was asked why I wrote IN EVERY MIRROR SHE'S BLACK the way I did -> tight & unflinching.
I ...more
Even though they are strong, I wanted to give them space to make mistakes and to humanize them deeply. The world asks so much of us Black women.
During a recent book club event, I was asked why I wrote IN EVERY MIRROR SHE'S BLACK the way I did -> tight & unflinching.
I ...more
I really enjoyed this book! I’ve never read a book set in Sweden before. I enjoyed learning about racism in Sweden, and getting a glimpse of what it might be like to be a Black personal there. I learned some Swedish along the way! Loved Kemi’s character best. Was shocked by Brittany’s revelation!
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