Death, Sex & Money

Gabrielle Union Completes Herself

Feb 8, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Struggle of Black Girl Identity

  • Gabrielle Union shares her experience of feeling invisible as a black girl in Pleasanton compared to being seen during summers in Omaha.
  • She struggled with conforming and shapeshifting to be accepted and recognized in a predominantly white environment.
ADVICE

Assert Sexual Agency and Boundaries

  • You have agency over your body and sexuality; do not accept any unwanted sexual roles imposed by others.
  • Communicate your desires and boundaries clearly to enjoy and take control of your sexual experiences.
ANECDOTE

Rape Trauma at Work

  • Gabrielle was raped at gunpoint while working at Payless, which was a traumatic and defining moment during her youth.
  • She did not initially press charges because it felt like a done act, but the impact haunted her deeply.
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