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Aisha Adkins

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Category: Body Acceptance

Meet the Old Me

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Aisha Adkins in Body Acceptance, Bullying, Caregiving, Culture, Friendship, Self-Care

"The changes in my appearance are not due to some personal failure... [but] are illustrative of my commitment to keeping myself and my faily safe amid a global pandemic. My fluffier waist and coiled hair are badges of honor, as I choose to honor my mother and father."

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Juneteenth, Justice, and Jheri Curls

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Aisha Adkins in Body Acceptance, Culture, Joy, Race, Relationships, Self-Care, Strength

When I was about 10, I received my first relaxer. I was thrilled. This meant that my hair would finally swing freely like that of my White classmates, my dolls, and the popular images I saw on TV. I was so excited.

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