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My White Boyfriend: The Incessant Fetishization of Women of Color

Racism exists in many forms, each with its own unique impact. But it's often the most subtle forms that be the most damaging.

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Kendi King
Jul 26, 2021
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The first time I realized I could be sought after not because of my personality, but on account of the color of my skin, I was twelve years old. 

It was while I lived in the extremely white city of Irvine in Orange County, California. At school, I was the only Black girl in most of my classes,  and I noti…

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