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August 15, 2024

This blog will contain content from my Instagram page (@ask.ebony) and other tips, insights, and info about growing up as a Blackgirl in this world. I am so excited to go on this journey with you all!

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Merry Christmas and Heri za Kwanzaa!

December 27, 2024

Yes I know I'm late to the party (it's been a hectic couple of days) BUT I wanted to take the time to say Merry Christmas and Heri za Kwanzaa! If you're like me and many people I know, you just got over a cold, the flu or some other sickness that kept you in bed this past week. Now that you’ve recovered (or once you recover if you’re still on bed rest) take the time to celebrate this holiday season with your loved ones. Christmas, of course, is about giving to others, showing them how much you appreciate all they’ve done this past year. But there’s more to give than just gifts, there’s also time, appreciation, patience, and love. And as important as it is to give that to other people, find ways to give it to yourself, Blackgirl. You cannot fill up other’s cups if there’s nothing in your own. Kwanzaa is a celebratio...

Dream Wild Dreams

December 21, 2024

Dream wild dreams That cannot be tamed by the whip of other's words trying to pound you into silence Dream dreams that soar and are ever-rising above the people who must look up to acknowledge that you dream Dreams whose wings spread further than the eye can see Dreams whose wings are unpredictable to the Ones who drown in oceans of doubt And believe you should drown too Never let yourself sink, Blackgirl Continue to soar Continue to fly Continue to dream Wildly. A dream of mine was fulfilled this week. It was a dream that meant so so much to me and I still can’t believe it to be true. I wrote this poem to tell you, don’t be afraid to dream, Blackgirl. Don’t let the world convince you that it is worthless to do so. Work hard towards your dreams. Push yourself towards them. And never settle for anything less -Ebony Esquiress

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Ebony Esquiress: Let me introduce myself to you all. I, like many of you, am a Blackgirl. I enjoy styling my natural hair into braids, twists, and afros. I dislike it when people think they can touch it without my permission. I love how my melanin glows in the sun, but I hate when my white peers jump at the chance to compare it to their orangey tan. I've been a victim of the "pretty for a Blackgirl" and "pretty BUT a Blackgirl" statements my entire life. I've learned to love the afrocentric aspects of my body, but had to unlearn years of hatred for them in the process. I've lost friends because of bigotry and ignorance, and gained some from those situations. In short, I've lived as a Blackgirl in America, and I'm sure many of you can relate to the experiences I've stated above. You likely have your own unique stories of your Blackgirlhood. This is why I have created this blog, as a safe space to receive advice, affirmations, information, and pick-me-ups from a fellow sister. When we as Blackgirls support each other, it can make navigating through hardships in life easier. I wish you all love, strength, and healing. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find yourself frequenting this blog page!

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