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The most common microaggression that I feel like Black people talk about is the hair, petting the hair and Oh I can t believe it feels like this , Welch said. We have so many of our youth talk about they still have teachers say to them, You re smart for a Black person . Rocking your natural hair
Welch, an entrepreneur who overcame her own struggle with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, self-published a best-selling book on Amazon:
Breakthrough: A Courageous True Story of Overcoming Depression and Anxiety.
She highlights the pressures Black women feel whether it s being a good spouse, parent and career woman; fulfilling family expectations; sexual trauma and body image; or concerns about coming across as the angry Black woman or rocking your natural hair.