(6/9)Last month I planned, created and executed a carefully detailed library shoot. The reasoning behind this series of photos was to create a discussion through visuals about the acceptability of black hair and black women in our society.
———————————————————————— Hidden Figures remains a favorite film of mine for many reasons. Most notably it helped to inspire and bring awareness to many women (especially young black girls) that those who looked just like us also contributed to another of humankind's greatest achievements—all while excelling in science and math.
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Growing up I myself never excelled in these two areas. I always enjoyed (still do) learning science facts and why and how things work in nature and how we use that knowledge to apply to our everyday lives. But I struggled within the classroom in both Biology and Mathematics. Perhaps if I’d known of Katherine G. Johnson and the other extraordinary, intelligent and diligent black women who helped to make one of the greatest achievements in history possible while growing up, I might’ve been more inspired and felt more welcomed in the science and math communities...
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Having not just representation but knowing the TRUTH of what women like me were able to accomplish—despite added barriers of systemic racism, sexism and misogynoir surrounding what others thought was their “place”—has completely changed the way I look at black women’s history in education and technological advances. We were not just abused and used for scientific gain (google “black women used for scientific gain” & “Henrietta Lacks”), but we also WILLINGLY contributed in helpful, groundbreaking ways.
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This film also inspired me as a filmmaker, screenplay writer and author to find and create many more movies and stories that will inspire in the same way so many around the world 🌎✨
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TLDR: Black Women are scientists. Black Women are Mathematicians. Black Women can and have led others in both of these fields. Black Women have always been a part of the advancement of society. And it’s about time we were honored and accredited for those contributions📚🔭🚀
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