The Culture Canon

An essay series to educate and express diverse stories, characters, and events that are canon to the Black American experience.

The Overcriminalization Of Black Women In Sex Work As Depicted In The Television Show P-Valley

After rewatching P-Valley in anticipation of season three, I wanted to discuss how this artwork has shone a very bright light on the overcriminalization of black women in sex work within the 21st century, which is supposedly the most racially just and sexually liberated time in American culture.

I thought I was Joan, but really I'm Lynn.

Girlfriends is my favorite binge-worthy sitcom. I watch this series from beginning to end constantly; however, since turning 30, something clicked. I thought I was Joan, but really, I’m Lynn.

Glory: My Experience with Beauty, Body Image, and Societal Pressures

I’ve experienced numerous changes. I can see these changes in the body. I can feel these changes in my body. All of the small new details in my body are the pages in the book of my life's story.

I Am An Artist, Overcoming Instability and Grief.

I am an artist, I am an artist, I am an artist!

THE CULTURE CANON

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