In Every Mirror She's Black Quotes

“To anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, uninvited, or invisible… Your voice is more powerful than you think. You are allowed to exist without explanation. Never let the world convince you that your struggles are invalid.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“Privilege comes in levels, Brit,” he continued. "You have the privilege he has given you. But you will never have the privilege he has just because he breathes.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“He had no intention of making a purchase. He was one of those men who wanted to steal into the fridge at night to binge while everyone was asleep, only to return to their diets—their wives—come morning.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“You Are Never Alone While you may feel isolated, there are support systems you can reach out to who truly care about you and deeply understand what you may be going through.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“have been running for so long,” Muna said. “I just want to enjoy the feeling of standing still.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“Privilege comes in levels, Brit,” he continued. “You have the privilege he has given you. But you will never have the privilege he has just because he breathes.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“In less than a year, he’d developed this carriage. She wasn’t sure if he’d been building his armor of activism the day his mom left him at ten years old or if he had to expedite its construction because Sweden hated sharp edges that stuck out.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“The trauma she had endured often manifested itself as quiet tears once she was locked in her room, staring at her graveyard of photos.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“We are in fact all perfectly different, and what makes us different needs to be fully celebrated within society.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“Look, I know love has nothing to do with your background or career, but seriously, when a director of marketing starts considering dates from janitors, something is wrong.” An electrician who works out regularly, loves to read, and enjoys Thai food—her favorite.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“My dear Muna,” he started. “I love your spirit. But I would rather go back home and die fighting for something than die here in paradise doing nothing and listening to birdsong.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“Being different doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you or that you aren’t perfect as you are. It simply means getting special support so you can live your best life.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“She was used to being the sole Black woman in many rooms, but this place, the air floating around her, felt different. It was blown-up bubble gum, slowly shrinking in on her.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“She wanted to tell him in painstaking detail how she had lost them all. But Ahmed didn’t want to grow roots”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“How much do you want?” Jonny jumped in again, his eyes settling on her, daring her to deny him one more time. This was the side of him that easily used his privilege to bully, Kemi thought. “Whatever it is, we will double it.” “You’re asking me to give up my life here. It’s not a decision I can make lightly between mouthfuls of food,” Kemi said, “no matter how nice the steak.” She held his gaze. “Of course not,” Jonny said. “But I will make that transition easy for you. Besides doubling your current pay, I will take care of everything else. Moving your stuff over, including your car. Getting you signed up for Swedish classes. I will make your move to Stockholm as painless as possible. I guarantee you, Kemi.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“However, for me, based here in Sweden, the soil isn’t even fertile enough to allow Black women to thrive and grow. So, how could I transparently address Black joy when we’re still not confronting the problems that prevent Black women from thriving here?”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“The world asks so much of us Black women, and we’re tired of being held to triple standards.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“Your voice is more powerful than you think. You are allowed to exist without explanation even if you feel uninvited, unappreciated, and invisible. Never, ever let the world convince you that your struggles are invalid.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black

“She needed balance. Her own moon that would rise and fall with her, keeping her equilibrium, loving her unconditionally.”
― Lola Akinmade Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black