π The speaker shares a personal experience of hating their body for the first time due to a sexual comment made by a man when they were 14 years old.
πΈ At the time of the incident, the speaker was still in the early stages of puberty, with a developing body and no curves.
π« The speaker reflects on their emotional response to the comment and the pressure to not engage with cat calls as a black woman.
π£οΈ The speaker expresses their struggles with their identity and the pressure they face as a black woman.
π« They reject societal expectations and norms that don't align with their true self.
πͺ They seek to overcome their traumas and find liberation and self-acceptance.
π The speaker expresses their exhaustion and self-hatred as a black woman, highlighting the pressure to be strong and self-sacrificing.
π©πΎβπ€βπ©πΏ Black women are often taught to prioritize others over themselves, neglecting their own well-being and self-worth.
βπΎ The speaker refuses to be defined by pain and is determined to fight for respect and empowerment as a black woman.
π Shay The Poet won first place in a slam poetry competition.
π§βπ The poem focuses on self-hatred and the struggles of being a black girl.
β¨ The poet's words have a powerful impact and resonate with the audience.
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