I have often felt that this applies to certain woman. Black women like me are never expected to be delicate. In the face of every possible headwind, we are expected to be strong, Harriet Tubman archetypes.


So, on those occasions where a man asks me if I need help with my luggage, I say, yes, please! Shall I get the door? Yes thank you. Was that hard for you? Yes, gutting! How bad is that pain? 9.5!


Equity among women, please. Treat my tears like it’s the tears of a white woman.