Diary Of  A Black Woman In A White World

Diary Of A Black Woman In A White World

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Diary Of A Black Woman In A White World
Changing Room “Karen”

Changing Room “Karen”

Or when shopping without my white husband's privilege becomes a nightmare

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Zuri Stevens
Jul 26, 2024
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We are nearing the end of the summer sales here, and I decided to go see if there were any good deals to be made. The store was quiet, and I was glad to have avoided the crowds. I picked up some nice dresses and went toward the changing rooms, relieved that they weren’t at all busy. I was going to try on all the clothe…

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