Nicki Minaj’s recent political appearances shocked many fans, but her views did not emerge suddenly. The signs have been there for years.
Our culture’s obsession with Eurocentric beauty standards fuels a “beauty sickness” that devalues natural Black hair, skin, and bodies. This op-ed names the harm and makes the case for authenticity, self-love, and rejecting manufactured ideals.
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