Figuring Out the Negative Effects of Being a “Strong Black Woman”
Many black women in America feel pressured to act like or be seen as “strong,” projecting themselves as self-sacrificing, emotionless, and unbreakable in their daily lives. However, the “strong black woman” identity can actually be harmful to black women. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I talk with my friends Claire Gibson, an intellectual property attorney, and Courtenay Barton, a philanthropist, about being black women in America and explore how the “strong black woman” identity can negatively impact black women’s lives and well-being.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Misconception of the Strong Black Woman
How the “Strong Black Woman” Identity Both Helps and Hurts
Taraji P. Henson On Why She Denies The ‘Strong Black Woman’ Damages Us
If You’ve Ever Called A Black Woman “Strong” or “Black Girl Magic,” You Need To Hear Taraji P. Henson’s Thoughts On It
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