Personal Narrative: I Am A Black Girl

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One of the most destructive forces that is destroying young black people in America today is the common cultures wicked image of what an realistic black person is supposed to look like and how that person is supposed to act. African Americans have been struggling for equality since the birth of this land, and the war is very strong. Have you ever been in a situation where you were stereotyped against? No, my name isn’t Sha’Quonda, Fri'chickenisha or any other common “ghetto black girl" name that you may have expected. I also do not come from a broken home. My family isn’t on welfare. I’m not promiscuous nether am I a dumb person. Even though I don't fit within society's standards for a black girl, I am a black girl and I am also delighted to be one. Why should I be upset with something that I can’t change? In the words of Denzel Washington, “I'm very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That's my cultural historical background, my genetic makeup, but it's not all of who I am nor is …show more content…

Black women have been the essence of style, originality all while receiving nothing but bad response from critics who secretly envy them. Natural hair tends to be another widespread trend. I think that some do the natural so they can connect with their African roots while I think others just like the look, or maybe it’s easier. No matter what grade of hair society has one marked term for black hair which is “nappy”. Besides pertaining to actions, the word ghetto is used to describe just about every aspect of a black girl's life. "Girl your hair look ghetto" and "You talk/sound ghetto" are two common phrases used around school. Colored hair, weaves, extensions, dyes and relaxers/perms are all things black girls have encountered. If your hair looks "too" nice, it's assumed that you're wearing weave or that you've gotten a fresh

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