Notorious Nina

$12.99

Description

Ta-Nehisi Coates:

"Heartthrob never, black and ugly as ever

However, I stay Coogi down to the socks"

Never has “however” been used to greater effect. There was no “however” for a girl deemed “black and ugly.” There were no female analogues to Biggie. “However” was a bright line dividing the limited social rights of women from the relatively expansive social rights of men.

Nina Simone was able to conjure glamour in spite of everything the world said about black women who looked like her. And for that she enjoyed a special place in the pantheon of resistance.

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This poster has a matte finish and it'll add a touch of sophistication to any room.