Take a moment and Appreciate Your Amazing Black Female Friends
As a Black woman, sometimes all you got is other Black women.
Being a Black woman is such a unique experience. The beauty and talent is unlimited and people are literally paying thousands of dollars just to look like you. However, it also is hard for Black men to relate when it comes to issues on gender and its hard for white women to relate when it comes to issues on race. Often times you might find yourself getting frustrated with your counterparts because for some reason it is hard for them to truly understand the issues Black women face in this world.
This is why having Black female friends is so important. The news and problems we face in the world can often times be triggering and it seems that the only people that can truly relate is other Black women.
“In a world that is constantly against us, we have to rely on each other for strength, support, and love. Nobody knows the struggle and inner turmoil of a Black woman like another Black woman.” — Hello Giggles
This world constantly tries to make Black women hate themselves, whether its by saying their hair is unprofessional or paying them less than their counterparts or calling them ugly because of euro-centric beauty standards. Black friendships generally help shift self-hate. This is why we need to prioritize friendship more. The feeling you get from Black female friendships is so unique, a feeling you can’t get with anyone else.
Growing up in a majority white school, the friendship I had with a Black girl literally got me through high school. It’s an awful feeling when the history class discusses race and the white kids are all staring at you. Or you have to debate why the Confederate flag is racist or why you support Affirmative Action. Having my Black female friend during these times made me feel less alone and it was nice to know I had someone to vent to during this.
Black women are also the ones that took a chance on me in my career when no one else would. They are also the ones that kept it real with me when I was talking to dudes who literally did not care about me.
In this episode, The So-Called Oreos discuss the importance and significance of the Black female friendships they have in their lives. Amari open ups about her friends reaching out when she decided not to be as social. Rachel gives us tips on how to support a friend with a mental illness. Janae reveals her epiphany on what really matters to her in the world and Kia explains how Black women have helped her exceed in her professional life as well as opening her eyes during some tough situations.
Show your Black female friends some love today!
The So-Called Oreos Podcast is available on all podcast platforms! Please support by rating, following and leaving a review!
Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ
So-Called Oreos Club: www.joinclubhouse.com/club/so-called-oreos
Email: socalledoreos@gmail.com
Twitter: @socalledoreos
Instagram: @socalledoreos
Facebook: www.facebook.com/socalledoreos/
YouTube: bit.ly/3nutxC2
Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9
