Racism + Society

3 Reasons Why People Fetishise Black Bodies But Disappear When It Matters The Most

Unpacking why Black bodies are commodified and how fetishisation boosts racism.

Black bodies are fetishised not only because of “preference” but because White people know that our existence is profitable. However, our…

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Petiri Ira

WEOC Member, Bylines in Screenshot Media, gal-dem, Malalafund, Momentum, ZORA, Cultured, AnInJustice, AfroSapiophile. Contact: petiriira@gmail.com