Diary Of  A Black Woman In A White World

Diary Of A Black Woman In A White World

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Do Black People Smell Differently From White People?

Do Black People Smell Differently From White People?

You'd be so surprised at what racists believe

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This weekend, I read a story that took me back to a regular microaggression I often faced in the corporate environment. My white female colleagues often told me I smelt good. At first, I took it as a compliment until I understood the insinuation behind it. It is a well-known fact that racists often claim that Black people…

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