Tag: self acceptance
Game ChangHER Spotlight: Loving The Skin You’re In (Meet MeShona Walker)
Last month I attended the Radical Self Expression Summit where I met a boat load of woman who dare to express themselves boldly without apologies. Sounds like my type of crowd right?! Among those phenomenal chick-a-dees was a southern blossom by the name of MeShona Walker. I KNEW she was my cup of tea after […]
Why Is She So Fat? A Voice From Inside The Obesity Epidemic
Note: This article appeared in it’s entirety on Essence.com Let’s just start with the obvious here: Yes, I am overweight. I’m not talking 15 or 20 vanity pounds; I am, without a doubt, obese. I have struggled with weight since I was a teenager and it is still a daily challenge for me. And, with […]