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Introduction: As I dive into Sonya Renee Taylor's "The Body Is Not an Apology," I'm reflecting on how we are thinking about our bodies. Taylor asks an important question in this book: Why should we even say sorry for our bodies? It's like society tells us we need to apologize for how we look or the choices we make with our bodies. Whether it's having tattoos, wearing certain clothes, or simply bei...
Reflecting on "The Body Is Not an Apology" by Sonya Renee Taylor
Aug 24, 2023
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Growing up as a black and Hispanic person in a predominantly white Southern town, raised by white parents and surrounded by white peers, I often found myself struggling to navigate the complexities of my identity and culture. As I grew older, I began questioning the things I was taught, and art became my outlet for self-discovery. Through this process, I started to challenge the norms and values I...
๐ค๐ปHow I went from white feminism to queer radical self love through body positivity
Jul 30, 2023
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Finding authenticity and meaning in my art took me back to creating body-positive pencil sketches. My interest in boudoir and body positivity started in 2015, but I got sidetracked when I started experimenting with digital art, thinking it would be more interesting and impressive. Recently, I took a look at my old art from before TikTok and Instagram influencers, and I put it back up on my wall. R...
๐ง๐ฝโ๐จHow I rediscovered joy in my art by embracing queer body positivity ๐จ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Jul 30, 2023
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