Has Black Excellence Become More of a Burden Than a Blessing?

I used to be an advocate of Black excellence, perhaps not an unwavering advocate but one who acknowledged it’s place in my life and my community. Black excellence to me was and still is an expression of greatness within Black communities but I realised that the general definition became tied to a level of expectation that I could not always maintain. On a societal level it seemed to be tied to the white gaze despite appearing to be an empowering force for change for Black women, men, boys and girls around the world. It also limited self-expression, it became part of the perfectionism trap that does not allow us to grow as individuals. Read more here: www.ronkelawal.com/2022/03/bl...

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Well said Ronke ❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you!