My Body is NOT Your Shame
At this point we know if you have a problem with someone else’s weight or body shape then you really just have a problem with yourself or how you think.
At this point we know if you have a problem with someone else’s weight or body shape then you really just have a problem with yourself or how you think.
This past week, NFL player Kyle Quiero was under fire on social media for questioning Jill Scott’s attractiveness. Quiero posted a series of tweets looking for validation to his confusion on this thought.
“People are attracted to Jill Scott!? “And by no means is she ugly, but y’all really sexually aroused by her?”
Today body positivity is a major and sensitive topic for all women which has led the movement to cause women to embrace their body for the size and shape that they currently have. Over the last decade many women have undergone extreme, dangerous surgeries to commit to the hourglass figure shape that society deems acceptable.
Many men have contributed to this opinion by only liking women with a small waist, large butt and large breasts creating self esteem issues for several women. The body positivity movement was started to destroy these social norms and get women to embrace their natural bodies inside and out.
For many women this is a sensitive subject for those who don’t have the best support system in their surroundings. Many women are still told daily that they should lose weight. Factors and opinion such as this also contribute to mental health problems.
In actuality the ones who point out the imperfections of others are the ones who have the most body and mental issues themselves. Celebrities such as K Michelle and Tory Lanez and other twitter users fired back at the NFL star shutting down his audacity to question Scott’s full figure and in turn questioned him for his taste in women.
Those who are uncomfortable with themselves find it easier to bash others instead of looking within themselves and facing their own personal demons. For so long so many young boys and girls have gone through bullying of this kind over the years up to today which has lead to depression, mental health issues, insecurities, and suicide.
Jill Scott had the classiest response for the NFL player, “Wait...I’m trending again??? She used her spotlight to advocate for black women, following that tweet with “Ok then- JUSTICE for Breonna Taylor!!! Justice for Oluwatoyin Salau!!!!! Justice for Sandra Bland!!!!!. “Loving ourselves and each other is respectful and uplifting; supportive. EYE ON THE PRIZE, LOVE VILLAGE, EYES ON THE PRIZE.”
This is a lesson for women everywhere and every age to love your body no matter what or who says otherwise and to only make changes that you see fit to benefit your mental health. Living in wellness is loving yourself as you are as you continue to grow into who you want to be.
Photo Credit:
https://blacksportsonline.com/2020/07/ex-cowboys-kyle-queiro-apologizes-for-saying-hes-not-attracted-to-jill-scott/
https://bossfm.com/2020/07/13/xfl-player-kyle-queiro-apologizes-after-getting-dragged-for-questioning-jill-scotts-attractiveness/
https://www.complex.com/sports/2020/07/kyle-queiro-apologizes-for-calling-jill-scott-unattractive
Report: Josephine Coiscou
Erykah Badu Vs. Jill Scott Instagram Live Battle
“Jill & Erykah isn’t even a battle… it's a vibe session. They’re just playing full songs, telling background stories and vibing out”- @theblackreginaG
On May 9, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott graced the world with an amazing Instagram live battle. The battle was hosted by producers, Timbaland and Swizz Beats, and was sponsored by Femme It Forward. The battle attracted some of r&b’s biggest stars and even Michelle Obama. Over the past couple of weeks, Instagram live battles have become very popular and are now being used to bring people together during the pandemic. To no surprise, this battle was highly anticipated as two of neo-soul’s greatest artists would come together to appreciate each other’s artistry.
For many fans that tuned into the Instagram battle last Saturday night, Badu and Scott’s music allowed them to reminisce about a simpler time. With everything that’s going on in the world, the battle offered peace, even if it was only temporary. Being that both artists have been making music for over 20 years, the battle only scratched the surface of each artist’s catalog. Despite that, both women showed how timeless good music is. These Instagram battles definitely have their perks. After the battle, both artists saw an increase in streams. Both Erykah Badu and Jill Scott played a mixture of their hits and deep cuts that some fans were introduced to and others revisited. While the music is what attracted so many people, the virtual concert had a deeper meaning. The message was sisterhood. Aside from the music, one of the most beautiful parts of the Badu vs. Scott battle was the respect that they had for each other as women and as artists. “Jill & Erykah isn’t even a battle… it's a vibe session. They’re just playing full songs, telling background stories and vibing out”, says @theblackreginaG (Twitter), a fan who watched the battle on Saturday. It was clear that both women were genuinely fans of each other’s music, which eliminated the “battle” atmosphere.
Generally, when you hear the word “battle” there is an implication of some sort of opposition. The music industry is notorious for putting artists up against each other, especially among female artists. It was very important to see that two women can have equal success and not feel threatened by each other. For three hours, the battle exuded peace, love, and the beauty of art. This was definitely one for the culture.
Photo Credits: @Verzuz.tv
Report: Brionna Thompson
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