'Never has the world more urgently needed to celebrate and encourage communities of Black women'
who played sport together. Save for my molecular rejection of physical activity, my first response was jealousy. Not just of my photographer friend, but of these anonymous young women of colour who will grow up with friendships and memories that include people who look like them.
In answer to the “why?”, I think I understand that bit. I grew up in predominantly white areas. I don’t know my extended family as well as I’d like to. In my extra-curricular activities, from school through to adulthood, I was often the only Black girl in the ballet class, theatre group or working behind the bar.
Now in general, I’m not lacking in friendships. My chosen family are precious. They’ve seen me through, breakdowns and many hangovers in between. However, as I’ve grown older and been able to witness the magic that happens when one of the most marginalised and underserved communities of people comes together, I can’t help but feel a twinge of bitterness alongside the awe and admiration that stirs within me.
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