Writing

In recent years, the rise of phrases and hashtags like #blackgirlmagic and #blackexcellence have gained popularity and prominence. A quick perusal of social media will lead users to millions of tagged posts endorsing Black excellence; the promotion of Black exceptionalism is rampant. More conversation is needed around how these ideals are harmful to Black folks. A 2015 blog post perfectly articulated how Black exceptionalism can be conceptualized. “It’s the notion that black