Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Amandla Stenberg: My Authenticity is my Activism
Jul 10, 2024
Actress and feminist Amandla Stenberg discusses the importance of vulnerability and embracing authenticity. She shares insights on self-love, reclaiming derogatory terms, and diversity in media. Amandla's journey to self-acceptance and activism is inspiring and thought-provoking.
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Childhood Hair Humiliation
- Amandla Stenberg remembers classmates using her hair as a pillow on the playground, which she found humiliating.
- Her mother started styling her hair in neat twists every two weeks to help her feel more comfortable.
Altering Hair To Fit In
- Amandla describes chemically straightening her hair and shrinking herself to fit Eurocentric ideals.
- She explains that moisture could make her straightened hair revert and she would feel like she vanished.
From Class Video To Viral Voice
- Amandla acknowledges media labeling her a progressive activist despite mostly using social media to speak out.
- She notes her activism began with tweets, Instagram posts and a viral class video about cultural appropriation.