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"Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.." —Marian Wright Edelman
Morning Musings
Black women are dope AF ... and I'm not just saying that because I am one. Okay, maybe I am a bit biased. But after 20+ years of internalized self-hate, I'm allowed to be ...
Anyway, back to what I was saying: I love Black women. And, in honor of Black History Month, I want to share some of my favorite Black women writers whom you may or may not know. This week, I'm spotlighting Morgan Jerkins, whose debut essay collection, This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America, was published last week.
I've been following Morgan for some time on Twitter and I CAN'T WAIT to get my hands on her book (I have about four other books in the queue ... #BookwormProblems). But, in the meantime, you can enjoy an excerpt here and her interview with THE Roxane Gay here.Â
And tune in next week for some more Black woman writer love.
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L'Oreal
ICYMI
In my first ever blog post for the new gig, I'm sharing my racial identity journey, inspired by Beverly Daniel Tatum's Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? If you haven't read this book yet, stop what you're doing and order a copy now.Â
Links I Love
Keep Your White Crowns: The History of America's Identity Pageants
Rosa Parks Was My Aunt. Here's What You Don't Know About Her.
My Latest Obsession
Last year, I began a search for The Perfect Nude. After spending more time than I care to admit in Sephora to no avail, my sister-in-law and another friend recommending Mented Cosmetics, a company specializing in nude lipsticks and lip glosses for Black women by Black women.
While I ended up sticking to my trusted MAC Chestnut lip liner and Viva Glam VI for my perfect nude, I was impressed by Mented's Gloss for Grown Ups Collection. Send Nudes is my go-to when I want a low-key, yet polished natural look. Use this link for 15% off your first purchase (and there's free shipping now until Feb. 12). Â
Oh yeah, I'll also be sharing some of my fave Black woman-owned business this month as well. Get ready to #BuyBlack!
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Well, that's all folks. I hope you enjoyed this edition of LT in the City Weekly! Be sure to follow me on the Interwebs using the buttons below or simply click "reply" to tell me what you think. Thanks a bunches!