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OneGrassRoot

(23,954 posts)
7. The Internet...
Thu May 5, 2016, 07:22 AM
May 2016

Last edited Thu May 5, 2016, 08:26 AM - Edit history (1)

we know it can suck in many ways, but I love how empowering it is for those who have been marginalized in other spheres -- and still are.

Now that I think about it, and this is just my perception, I think young black women very specifically have used this space in a fabulously fierce way to stand in their truths....speak up and speak out.

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Lupita Nyong’o schools Vogue [View all] OneGrassRoot May 2016 OP
I adore this extraordinary woman!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2016 #1
Yup! Kind of Blue May 2016 #4
I agree! OneGrassRoot May 2016 #5
Can I just briefly scream about how incredibly perfect and stunning this woman is??! Number23 May 2016 #2
That just says it all! Kind of Blue May 2016 #3
The Internet... OneGrassRoot May 2016 #7
Yeah, it certainly is a great teaching tool Kind of Blue May 2016 #8
I bet you were so precious with your knots!!! Kids don't know or understand a damn thing Number23 May 2016 #14
That she is! OneGrassRoot May 2016 #6
LOL! Their faces! Kind of Blue May 2016 #9
LOL! OneGrassRoot May 2016 #10
Yeah, there's a lot of power in that do! Kind of Blue May 2016 #11
No doubt... OneGrassRoot May 2016 #12
I love her mcar May 2016 #13
I love the dress, too. greatauntoftriplets May 2016 #15
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