Unsurprisingly, last night, I was reminded (yet again) that being a Young, Black and Educated woman is seen as somewhat of a crime or a revolutionary act.
For contextโฆ I posted this little video online two days ago sharing how excited I am to walk the stage and collect my doctorate degree.
According to these replies how dare I want to have multiple degree without having a husband?? How dare I think I can take up space at places like Oxford and Harvard? Or God forbid I earn a PhD degree?? Whatโs so wrong about me doing that?๐ญ๐๐พโโ๏ธ
These reactions are still the very reason why Iโm sooooo vocal about loving studying and education advocacy as a Black girl - because the world STILLLLLL struggles to accept our capabilities & brilliance.
Representation truly MATTERS, and I hope my graduation pictures and videos keep inspiring young girls, especially young Black girls, to own their abilities, passions, and intelligence. I hope there a THOUSAND more Drโs waiting to walk the stage in the next few years !! Iโll certainly be cheering them on๐โจ