Samella answers “why does queenie have to describe her...”

Peggy Barrett asked this question about Queenie:

why does queenie have to describe her sexual encounters in so much detail. Does the reader really have to know that much?

Samella It was absolutely necessary. Carty-Williams was sure to include this so that those who aren't able to identify with Queenie can see how black women ar…moreIt was absolutely necessary. Carty-Williams was sure to include this so that those who aren't able to identify with Queenie can see how black women are hyper-sexualized and fetishized without protection. I needed to read this to make sure my experiences were only mine. (less)

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