As a Black woman, I will NEVER value the "white gaze" over my OWN! I will NEVER sacrifice my perspective or my personhood to gain affirmation and respect in your eyes. I celebrate myself.

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As a Black woman, I will NEVER value the "white gaze" over my OWN! I will NEVER sacrifice my perspective or my personhood to gain affirmation and respect in your eyes. I celebrate myself. - Sharron Jamison

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As a Black woman, I will NEVER value the "white gaze" over my OWN! I will NEVER sacrifice my perspective or my personhood to gain affirmation and respect in your eyes. I celebrate myself. - Urijah Faber quotes