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‘Powerful, intelligent and vital – one of the year’s must-reads’Hannah Nathanson, Features Director, ELLEFeaturing contributions from Candice Carty-Williams, Jessica Horn, Ebele Okobi, Funmi Fetto and Freddie Harrel.In the vein of Roxane Gay’s Bad Feminist, but wholly its own, Girl is a provocative, heartbreaking and frequently hilarious collection of original essays on what it means to be black, a woman, a mother and a global citizen in today’s ever-changing world.Black women have never been more visible or more publicly celebrated. But for every new milestone, every magazine cover, every box office record smashed, the reality of everyday life remains a complex, nuanced, contradiction-laden experience.Award-winning journalist and American in London Kenya Hunt threads razor sharp cultural observation through evocative and relatable stories, both illuminating our current cultural moment and transcending it.
This collection of essays explores the multifaceted experience of Black womanhood and belonging in contemporary global society. Award-winning journalist Kenya Hunt, alongside a diverse group of contributors, uses personal narrative and sharp cultural analysis to examine the complexities of identity, motherhood, and citizenship for Black women. The book navigates the often contradictory space between public celebration and the nuanced realities of daily life, offering a powerful commentary on the current cultural moment.
The collection has been lauded for its intelligence and vitality, with early reviews highlighting its provocative and often humorous approach to serious subjects. Contributors like Candice Carty-Williams and Jessica Horn lend their voices to a discourse that is both timely and deeply personal. The essays are noted for their ability to illuminate the current cultural landscape while also offering timeless insights into the Black female experience. The book is positioned as a significant contribution to conversations around identity and representation.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
2021-09-30
Publisher:
HQ
ISBN-10:
0008372012
ISBN-13:
9780008372019
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