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= Black Girl Magic: Lead Paragraph = Black Girl Magic emerged in 2013, as a notion intended to empower black women. The phrase was coined by social media blogger CaShawn Thompson in response to a plethora of native articles that had been posted about women of African descent. Thompson stated the following: "Psychology today did an article saying that black women were the most unattractive of all people on earth, and that really bothered me" (Thande, 2018). She took to twitter in defense of black women and it was on this poplar social media platform that the hashtag was born #blackgirlmagic went from obscurity to being used more than 7 million times on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Since its inception, Black Girl Magic has given rise to a clothing line, rallies, and other powerful events in support of black women's celebration. A number of well known media sources have highlighted black girl magic, including CNN, Essence Magazine, The Huffington Post, Elle Magazine, and BBC.

Legacy

 * 1) BlackGirlMagic has inspired influential events that have been meant to empower women and girls of color, such as The Black Girl Magic: Loving the Magic in You conference. This event took place in Madison, Wisconsin and was orchestrated to teach young girls more about self-love, confidence and sisterhood. (The Cap Times, 2018). Many have garnered respect for #Blackgirlmagic as it has been instrumental in creating safe spaces to have dialogue about the agency and visibility of Black Women. In oder to continue the legacy of her movement, Thompson created a Teespring account that Features clothing with the logo " Black Girls are Magic". Hundreds have been sold, appearing on celeberties such as Willow Smith and "Hunger Games" star Amandla Stenberg. It appears as though persons young and old are in support of this hashtag and its underlying messages. These wares have also been popular as gifts, indicating that the #Blackgirlmagic movement will reach many more (Thomas, 2015).

Controversy
There are those that claim that this movement and the use of the hashtag promote ' reverse racism'. it has been the source of conflict, promoting the manifestation of the counter hashtag "White Girl Magic". This hashtag was meant to take the focus off of race while stirring racial tensions and setting the stage for provocation ( BBC, 2016). Controversy has also manifest in the legal sense. as various parties struggle to obtain rights over the phrase. Beverly Bond, the founder of the organization Black Girl Rock! and Essence Magazine have been engaged in a lengthy dispute over trademark 'Black Girl Magic'. There are 7 other pending trademark applications for the phrase, causing litigation to mount. Currently, the decision of who will have the right to monetize and profit from the movement rests with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Hope, 2017).

Impact

 * 1) Blackgirlmagic has made waves on a macro and micro scale, impacting everyone from celebrities to everyday people. Popular singer/ songwriter has even managed to incorporate this phrase in to her song "Django Jane", which was released on February 22, 2018, from her third studio album, Dirty Computer. Actor and activist Jesse Williams included 'Black Girl Magic' in his acceptance speech for a humanitarian award which was presented at the BET awards. The mention of this hashtag reaffirmed to as a poweful movement taking place in the Black community. Aside from this actor, other celebrities like Zendaya Coleman, Amandla Stenberg, Solange Knowles, Yara Shahidi, Janelle Monae and Tracee Ellis Ross have stood behind the "Black Girl Magic" slogan. Disney channel star Skai Jackson has come forward to state the following about #Blackgirlmagic: "I would have define black girl magic as just being empowering, being confident and loving yourself... Just all coming together and definitely embracing each other" (Ali,2016). Jackson, like man other girls, has credited the movement for her decision to love her natural hair, as a woman of Color. #blackgirlmagics influences is evident, even in theater. The Black Girl Magic Show! has become center stage. This show professions itself to be a dance theatre lecture on Black female identity. Playwright, choreographer, and director Nichi Douglas created this production, inspired by the hashtag (Douglas, 2018)

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"I would add other views that people have regarding the philosophy and points made in media coverage. Also, the statements of major figureheads would cover the views held on social media ( where most of the movement took place) and in news outlets."

Blackgirlmagic

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Sojourner Truth


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Audre Lorde


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Audre Lorde

https://en.wikipedia.org/Audre_Lorde


 * More details can be added in regards to Lorde's past work and the legacy that she left as a feminist/author. These are two parts that can be explained on, to give potential readers more insight into important parts of her life.

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 * The Controversy and the philosophy of this particular movement seem to be the most important, therefore, it would be beneficial to include unaddressed information gives more back background.


 * The article lacks information for the legacy and controversy sections.

Potential Links To #BlackGirlMagic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hashtag

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/women_of_col

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/reverse_racism

Potential Links From #BlackGirlMagic 2-3

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/twitter

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/self-love

Reference
Ali, R (2016, June 30) WHhat is black Girl magic? A short explanier, Retrieved May 10,2018, from https://www.thewrap.com/what-is-black-girl-magic/

BBC. (2016, January 16). Why are people arguing about 'Black Girl Magic'? Retrieved 2018, from

http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-35263240

Douglas, N. (2018). Black Girl Magic Show! Retrieved May, 2018, from http://www.jacky.org/black-girl-magic-

Hope, C (2017, April 07) Who Gets to Own 'Black Girl Magic"? Retrieved May 10, 2018 from https://Jezebel.com/who-gets-to-black-girl-magic-

Thande, M. (2018, Februaray 08) More than just a hashtag: #BlackGirlMagic is a movement that originated in DC. Retrieved May 7,2018 from

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/more-than-just-a-hashtag-blackgirlmagic-is-a-movement-that-originated-

The Cap Times. (2018). Black Girl Magic: Loving the Magic in you conference. Retrieved May 7, 2018 from http://host.madison.com/news/local/photos-black-girl-magic-loving-the-magic in you-conference/collection_2a93766c-386f-5c59-a9d1-4d3dc93b2d74

Thomas, D. (2015, September 09). Why everyone's saying 'Black Girls are Magic' Retrieved May 10, 2018 from http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-everyones-saying-black-girls-are-magic-20150909-htmlstory.html

Article Evaluation
The article on triple oppression looks into a theory that was developed by black socialists. Essentially, it explains how there is a connection between different types of oppression (i.e. sexism, classism, and racism) and they need to be overcome at the same time. Overall, the article itself was totally revealed to the topic. There was a brief synopsis of what the theory is and who created it in the beginning to inform the reader. The rest of the text went further into the history of triple oppression and the persons who popularized the notion. Other issues such as double/multiple jeopardy, intersectionality, and the contexts in which the term can be used are included. There is a neutral approach, as this is an informative article. The writer saw no need to incorporate persuasion or bias. No particular viewpoints are taken, as there is a general representation of what the term means, how it relates to black feminism, and how the concept impacts the black population. All links in the references section work and the resources totally support the claims that are made throughout the composition. Reliable references such as scholarly articles and print books are utilized. A majority of the information from this article was taken from scholarly platforms, adding an element of credibility. The content itself relates to the course as the syllabus covers key conversations that deal with black feminism and modern day issues that are of importance to black women. Triple oppression is a fairly new concept and is still developing since its inception in the 19th century.

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