Self-love as a black person is the ability to truly see yourself.
It means being able to recognize the strengths and weaknesses that make you who you are.
It means seeing yourself in a way that is beautiful, even when it’s hard—even when it’s hard because there are so many things about yourself that are not perfect, or at least not as perfect as other people’s ideal selves.
Self-love as a black person means being able to accept yourself for who you are, even if others do not like what they see. Self-love as a black person means being able to accept your body and its flaws without shame or guilt. Self-love as a black person means valuing your humanity and fighting for justice for all people, no matter their race or gender or class status or sexual orientation—because self-love isn’t just about loving yourself; it’s about caring for others too.
