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Kwanzaa and Christmas—the Importance of Cultural Tradition

By Jovan A. Brown — 2021

Kwanzaa was instituted as a means to reaffirm the human agency and cultural dignity of people of African descent. This agency was disrupted during enslavement as persons who owned enslaved Africans, influenced a displacement of practices that were intrinsically African. In its stead, Christianity was often misused to justify the institution of slavery.

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118 - How to Overcome Body Image Issues with Model Iskra Lawrence

Iskra Lawrence is a British model who has been included in campaigns for major brands without her photos being retouched (something that is quite rare in the modeling industry).

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The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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How I Learned to Love My Imperfections

Even though it may sound a bit weird, loving your imperfections is really important! What’s your favourite imperfection about yourself ?

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Iskra Lawrence
2019
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Iskra Lawrence Is Unapologetic About Her Curves | Fashion for All | Elle

Iskra Lawrence used to see herself as inferior. The images she saw in fashion made her feel like she wasn't welcome and didn't hold up to "model" standards. But, she didn't let other people's opinions - or a set of measurements - keep her from becoming one of the industry's rising stars.

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Iskra Lawrence
2017
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Black Well-Being