Let’s pause to thank mother Janet Jackson and John Singleton for this line.

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This classic moment from the 1993 classic, Poetic Justice serves as more than just a fictional purpose…it’s reality. Women are generally considered “bossy” when we stand up for our beliefs and take charge in leadership settings. Yet, when a black woman is assertive or shows a hint of abrasiveness, we are immediately marginalized as “loud” or a “bitch”, simply put. We’ve broken our backs to claim what is rightfully ours, only to be discredited and nonetheless taught not to get too unruly. For a group of women known for shattering records, holding down a movement, and quick to monetize our intellect, we are also silenced for all of the above.

The world wants our bodies and unique style, not the voice. That ends today.

The #LoudBlackGirls hashtag picked up steam Friday.

But in the most positive way.

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Following Thursday night’s seemingly disappointing ABC town hall with President Obama, Eric Garner’s daughter, Erica made her position clear that she would not be silenced.

And the #LoudBlackGirls conversation began with Feminista Jones leading the charge.

Black women from all over  joined the dialogue to express why they won’t back down on issues important to them and the challenges most of us face when we do speak up.

We are passionate just like the next woman, but told “not to get out of line”.

Because the “Angry Black Woman” narrative needs to die quick, fast and in a hurry.

You’ll be waiting all of your life if you expect an apology for our boldness.

Come through sisters!

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Facts only.

So the next time you receive a message saying you’re “too much” or “too loud”, echo this.

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