Black women deserve safe spaces // why I create for Black women

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being a Black woman is hard. Black women deserve safe and soft spaces. Being a Black woman content creator, I've been getting questions asking why I create so much for Black women. I LOVE BLACK WOMEN. Black women are always being told that they aren't enough and I aim to remind them that they are enough. That they matter. That they are loved. My KZfaq channel is open to all, but do not demand that I create for you. All are welcome here, but be respectful.
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00:00 Why Do I Create for Black Women?
01:38 No. 1 I am a Black Woman
03:35 No. 2 Black Women Deserve Safe Spaces
07:05 No. 3 People Feel Entitled to Black Women
13:26 No. 4 We Need Black Creators
16:11 No. 5 Y'all Have Enough Stuff
17:33 No. 6 I See Color. How to Be a Good Ally.
21:17 No. 7 Talking To Black Women is FREEING
29:17 Sharing Comments
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@jacquelineduplantier5563 2 жыл бұрын

As a 66-year old Black female, raised in rural Louisiana by sharecropping (cotton) parents and grandparents, I love, love your channel. I was fortunate enough to know six generations of my family. My mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother were domestic workers and farmers. My mother (born in 1937) said that she had picked enough cotton and cleaned enough white people’s homes that I would not have too. After 400-years of servitude in this country, it is time for Black women to get a break. Your channel is providing much needed conversation and service to Black women. I applaud you, Ms Alecia. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💕💕💕

@jessica.7777 2 жыл бұрын

This!

@saidatoke3124 2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@thearough 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear stories of your great and great great grandmother's

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

How BEAUTIFUL! What a blessing to have known these amazing women in your family. I am envious of you and would LOVE to hear your stories. And your mom saying that to you... That literally brings tears to my eyes. And ALL OF THIS!!! I completely agree with you!!! Thank you so much for sharing such beauty with us. Much love and joy to you 💛☺️

@barbarabuford5795 2 жыл бұрын

YES, Amen to that on So many levels! ♥️

@TamaraTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Other groups seem to be so disturbed when Black Women get what we deserve in a positive way. Your voice is important, and you’re creating a positive space Black women deserve and have been missing and it bothers them. The ones the message is directed feel your intent whole heartedly ❤️.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. 💛💛💛

@yvetteboonecreates 2 жыл бұрын

The world (including our own men) are mad that we have the audacity to find self-worth when they've decided that we don't. They are mad that we don't require their permission to just be and we are not looking for them to cosign on our value. On top of the fact that we've decided to leave them be if they can't appreciate us respectively. We aren't even demanding (yet) that they recognize our value, yet they still refuse to acknowledge how much strength it takes to rise above despite our own brothers deciding we are not worthy of honoring. We have NO SECURITY in this world...or very little. I appreciate you creating a space for us to breathe. A space to re-energize so that we are refueled for the fight we have to endure aka live in this world. I need a nap.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, nap! I am ALL for that. It can be so exhausting. And you are speaking absolute FACTS! 💛

@latonyapage1980 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t have said it better myself. I am in total agreement that we are in need of, and deserving of, our own space to just breathe. This channel is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stale world.

@edunlap6594 2 жыл бұрын

Say no to mammyism and to those who demand it!

@jenniferhaynes8625 2 жыл бұрын

How rude and ignorant for someone to say something about a woman with her hair shaved is like a man. You are beautiful and many women that shave their hair still look gorgeous and feminine. I appreciate you talking about the inclusion of women of color.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's so sweet! And it is my absolute pleasure! 😘💛 And you are absolutely right! I see some GORGEOUS women with short hair. They are GOALS. These men wouldn't know beauty if it hit them in thr face and they don't deserve these women. Their loss.

@barbarabuford5795 2 жыл бұрын

I want u to know that this hits home! I remember in 2018 when I had Cancer. I decided to cut my hair off because I was so tired of it coming out after the chemo. My brother could not understand! All of my immediate family members had long hair and he wasn't accustomed to this, 'my belief'! I honestly believe he was ashamed to be seen with me- Oh the mindset of our Black men!! This indoctrination needs to LEAVE!! Anyway, I recognized it for what it was and Moved Forward, thankful to God for sparring my life! I actually got to really enjoy and love my hair, it was curly! People would stop and stare at me and finally ask was this my Real Hair!! Frankly, I got more looks with it like this, ha! Now I've decided to let it grow out and see where it takes me. 👍♥️

@barbarabuford5795 2 жыл бұрын

P.S. Had to add: We are much More than our hair and skin color! Kudos to Alecia allowing Black women to feel Special and Speak Their TRUTHS! ♥️🙏

@LifeAs_Kiki 2 жыл бұрын

People are saying “you shouldn’t have to explain yourself” but no…. I think this explanation was necessary because people genuinely don’t understand why black women speak to black women. If they didn’t get it, now they do. You really broke it down

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

💛💛💛 Thank you so much!

@eLLBdotmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Facts! "If they did't get it now they do!"Amen!!!

@CoachDonnaMarie 2 жыл бұрын

It's not just black men that are perverted. When I first cut off my hair, I was working with a white guy that told me he thought I was a freak because of my short hair... Very objectified interactions with this guy... Was not a healthy environment for me.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear that 😔💛

@barbarabuford5795 2 жыл бұрын

Young lady, I had No idea someone would act that way, Over Something that's YOURS, YOUR hair! So unrealistic for him to react that way! Sometimes, I've found that guys may say degrading things to try to make YOU feel bad, just so they can talk to you. THEY don't really feel up to par so they try to low rate u, place you on their level, so They feel they have a chance. I remember a guy who would always say to me, 'pinch an inch' like I was heavyset! Funny part, I knew I was really skinny, it was obvious, so of course I ignored him! He could not find Anything else negative to say about me, seriously! YOU know how u look, don't allow Anyone to make u feel bad about what God gave you! It Really pisses me off! Please 'IGNORE FOOLISHNISH'. ♥️

@FemFantastic2.0 2 жыл бұрын

The thing is black women have so few positive spaces just for us. I appreciate your content.

@LoveWorkProject33 2 жыл бұрын

You've explained yourself, which, you didn't have to do. But don't do it again; those who don't get it will never get it until something changes in their experience which makes their lives a living mirror of an aspect of your experience. Spend your time as you are doing, learning yourself, and sharing that with others. I appreciate your honesty, your truth, and the courage you had to change your life. You have something terribly important to give, or you couldn't have, wouldn't have, made the changes you have, because change is extremely difficult, and to do it means digging down into your soul to see what put you on a road that ended in despair in the first place. Even when you know the historical context in which you developed your perspective, in the end, you have to acknowledge that your pain came from a part of you that you were not even vaguely aware of, and that the impact of all the racism, classism, etc. hid you from yourself. In the end, you wind up not blaming the world even though it plays a strong part in your pain. And what you find is strength, true morality, and you create a standard for yourself, and because you created it, no one can take it from you. You realize that you can do any and everything you need to do for yourself, and that you don't need a savior, and that you have only been waiting on yourself. That's what you've done Alecia, and I'm so glad for you. I'm also grateful because it's nice to know, in my old age, that youngster's are discovering this path at a much younger age than I did. I wish you the best.

@thundercat6709 2 жыл бұрын

This, a million times!

@jacquelineduplantier5563 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💯💯

@varrialavie9442 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU beautiful young sister...daughter. Queen! 👑👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾💪🏾💜

@barbarabuford5795 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with all of this except the part where u mention not needing a Savior. You probably didn't mean it that way so I'll say, We All Need and to recognize Jesus.

@ClayMastah344 2 жыл бұрын

💯 don’t ever waste time explaining to those who are committed to misunderstand you

@everythingispolitics6526 2 жыл бұрын

Girl never forget you're doing meaningful work. Don't let sadists steal your peace and joy. Reserve your joy, vibrance and essence for the people that matter and support your evolution. You don't owe no one an explanation. Mute these trolls because chances are, they're getting HIGH off your response/reaction. Take very good care of yourself. 🌼🌼🌼

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. That really means a lot to me. And your reminder is so important to keep in the forefront of my mind. You are absolutely right. A part of me made this video so when folks ask me, I send them straight to this video. Lol.

@everythingispolitics6526 2 жыл бұрын

@@AleciaRenece I figured that's why you made it and happy you did 🚀 🌟

@medeeannexo 2 жыл бұрын

Your content has helped this Black woman. I found your channel last week and I am so grateful for your art and obedience to your calling. This channel is such a safe space to be vulnerable, tired, joyful and feel the full spectrum of feelings where life really doesn’t afford us that right. So, thank you and the haters can kick rocks 🥰✨

@theevolvingmindset333 2 жыл бұрын

YES 👏🏼👏🏼

@ladyann7077 2 жыл бұрын

Found her last week too! She's a game changer.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow. I am humbled and so happy at your comment. It is LITERALLY my joy to be able to share and encourage other Black women. What a blessing! Much love and joy to you!!! 💛💛💛

@ltrotter636 2 жыл бұрын

No one who encounters and truly sees you is going to mistake you for a man! You're beautiful and present as very feminine.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

That's so generous of you. 💛 Thank you.

@jenniferhaynes8625 2 жыл бұрын

In so many cases,women are not taught to do very much self care for themselves, then we get burned out.We do need to be able to fill our cups in order to in a healthy way help others. I'm thankful that I found your KZfaq channel. ❤

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you're here! ☺️💛 And you are absolutely right! Self care is something I had to learn along the way. If anything, I was taught the exact opposite: be everything fo others, even if it costs you your health, livelihood, and even your life. It's crazy. 😔

@jenniferhaynes8625 2 жыл бұрын

@@AleciaRenece Thanks so much,your messages will help so many people. ❤I've shared your page with my best friend because she's on the journey of rebuilding as well.

@semiengima 2 жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate your channel. So many people have this almost hatred for black woman. Black women are blamed for their own misery but no one wants to talk about the intersectionality of Black and woman.

@Ytliar24 2 жыл бұрын

Even in her own space, a black woman have to justify herself. Smh🤦🏽‍♀️ I guess black girls magic is real!! We are beautiful and we should appreciate what we have because to me it's just envy towards black women, cause when a woman decide to care for herself it bothers some people. Thank you for your dedication👏🏽

@TaliaWarrenDesign 2 жыл бұрын

38 minutes of nothing but facts, impressive.

@MrBigWaveDave23 2 жыл бұрын

As a white American male who loves the black community I appreciate this content. 🙏🏼 speak your truth especially if it helps others.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for hearing us and supporting us. It means a lot. 💛

@MrBigWaveDave23 2 жыл бұрын

@@AleciaRenece I will continue to show my undying support. ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏻

@hymnodyhands 2 жыл бұрын

But why do you have a Black man's picture on your avatar, in a space for Black women? Inquiring minds want to know...

@MrBigWaveDave23 2 жыл бұрын

@@hymnodyhands because Lil Boosie is hilarious. The picture made me laugh.

@thearough 2 жыл бұрын

Im so sick of black men and women saying they like and prefer long hair on black women and try to make long limp hanging swinging loose hair the epitome of black phenotypical beauty. I as a black women don't try to own, claim or achieve long hair to prove something. If i dont happen to grow it naturally without trying like the black woman that do have long hair, god didn't mean for me to have it. Lastly haircuts is a normal grooming technique for wool hair duuh.

@easiersaidwithmeg 2 жыл бұрын

Here is to all of us freeing ourselves! This is my favorite online community thank you for this space.

@theevolvingmindset333 2 жыл бұрын

Here Here! I agree w/you 100%.

@jenniferhaynes8625 2 жыл бұрын

Yes,I so much agree with you, I have been going through my self discovery and learning to take care of myself spiritually for awhile. My life since childhood has been about pleasing others and I have to have my own life.

@theevolvingmindset333 2 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferhaynes8625 Oh My! Same here. I am a recovering people pleaser and I've been on my personal growth and healing journey for almost 3 years now. It's so freeing to let go of the 'conditioning' that I was taught all my life. This space here w/Alecia and her beautiful community is what I need at this exact moment in my life.

@HoneySnowflake 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Black woman for this space. Signed another Black woman.

@MsKim510 2 жыл бұрын

I adore and appreciate you for creating this safe space for Black Women. You shouldn't even have to explain yourself, but I'm happy to see you stand up for your platform. Your content has inspired and affirmed me. I hope to get to a point where I can create a physical space for Black women in my area. Keep creating and inspiring. God bless you! 💜

@saidatoke3124 2 жыл бұрын

Your content is appreciated. I think there are so many black women who appreciate your content. Keep creating for black women 😁. We need positive life-affirming content. ❤

@productofaprayingmom 2 жыл бұрын

As far as marketing……… We hold weight! 💪🏾

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! 💛

@Demerarachica 2 жыл бұрын

That question about broader reach if you removed the focus from Black Women... oof. It speaks VOLUMES about some folks only focusing on numbers and not the message. They simply don't get it. This is your chosen niche. As you have reiterated here, not everything is for everyone AND THAT IS OKAY. Your channel has a mission and a message AND a target audience. Your seeds are being planted in the right soil.

@DJKISSchitown 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! Your experiences resonates with me, having gone to a PWI, working in corporate worlds where people want to use you for your opinions then taking them as their own (even other women), and just living day to day. I have said this time and time again....when we focus on ourselves and our people we are targeted and deemed as wrong. I have said this before and I will say it again. I APPRECIATE YOU AND WHAT YOU BRING, SAFE SPACES AND PLACES TO BE ABLE TO JUST BE AND ACKNOWLEDGE ME. It is imperative for our mental health.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely feel your frustration. It weighs HEAVY! Much love and joy to you! 🤗💛

@Sunrise6410 2 жыл бұрын

It's a shame you even have to make a video discussing why you create content for black women. I watched content all the time geared towards a specific group of people and yet I am not trigger by it. But it seems to bother people if black women do the unthinkable and prioritize ourselves because there's an innate belief we must always prioritize everyone else. As you mentioned, other groups of women do have a certain privilege of not having to deal with the critiques of being a black woman, especially when some of our own men create content solely to demonize us for profit and power on the world's stage.

@angeliquemoore9447 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video . I don’t personally know you . But I am so proud of you . Yes , I am a proud Black woman . I wear my hair short like you do. I feel strength and I feel free when I cut my hair . I also look Damn good with my hair short and my brown radiant skin. I see how we are being targeted as black women .We have to stay strong , know our worth , maintain calm and know when to fight back . It’s heavy on us ,but we will prevail .You are awesome my sister. Keep doing what you love. I got nothing but love for you 🥰

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeeeeeeees!!! #ShortHairGang! I love this comment so much. It's so true. It's so warm Thank you so much 💛💛💛

@angeliquemoore9447 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome 😘

@barbarabuford5795 2 жыл бұрын

I am So glad u spoke about Shame! I have seen people ashamed of their parents, their jobs, who worked hard, honestly, so that kids could attend college, have a better life! At least they weren't Stealing!!

@wanubijohari1 2 жыл бұрын

As a black South American(Guyanese) woman, I learnt 30 years ago when I became a single mother that other people's opinons of me is NONE of my business. I will not disrespect anyone but if you come for me I WILL tell you where to go. I do not believe we as black women owe anyone an explanation for the things we do, say or create. I moved to Brasil 10 years ago and the black experience here is completely different from my country. I was never more aware of being black until I move here but even here I will not allow ANYONE to disrespect me. KNOW who you are and do not allow folks to live in your head rent free!

@allisongladney5585 2 жыл бұрын

Ok Sis! I’m freaking out because it’s like you are in my head speaking for me!! Let me tell you that you are a blessing, please continue speaking all the TRUTHS!! Your words give me so much energy!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@gospelgirl2012 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos!! It’s really exhausting to be a black woman in this country. I’m so glad I found your channel because you’re speaking to me and so many of us! Please keep going and know we appreciate you!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🥳🎉🎊

@IamCynDoll 2 жыл бұрын

Yes👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@kadlacdixon-thedrawmylifep3293 2 жыл бұрын

0:42 I thank you because we are overlooked, especially black women artist’s

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! We gotta talk about that part too! So many layers! 💛

@blacdiamond_tv 2 жыл бұрын

Unapologetically BLACK!!! ❤️ LOVE THIS!!!✨ 💎💎💎

@tiaford1796 2 жыл бұрын

I thx u, 4 speaking your truth, my truth & the worlds truth. Black Love is Love!!!

@heymisswest 2 жыл бұрын

This is NEEDED for our women!! I'm reading the 1619 project and we need this bad... We have been through hell in this country.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Let me start reading this book. I cannot wait. 💛

@barbarabuford5795 2 жыл бұрын

You r so right, we deserve So much more. So now I say No sometimes and take time out for me! I AM VALUED.

@tishawngonsalves1350 2 жыл бұрын

“I don’t owe you my beauty” would be a great sweatshirt.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Oooooh! You may be onto something!

@Price8903 2 жыл бұрын

That’s why I love Chrissie’s channel too. She speaks on creating a safe solely for black women to be in their own space, unapologetically and stop being so inclusive all the time like we normally are.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that! Black women deserve! And if I'm not mistaken, she speaks to Dark Skinned Black women, specifically too. I LOVE it. Every once in a while, I watch her content, and appreciate it so much.

@Himnotman 2 жыл бұрын

I wrote my comment in the beginning but I am finding myself nodding and clapping like I'm in the room with you... I hate when people say they see no color and a black women's experiences a non black woman could never understand it was designed that way and so they come with that how dare you attitude 😡... They also envy us for our strength... You are so on point my sister... I hate when our people bend their talents to suit everyone just for monetary gain...👏🏽

@DailyPositiveAffirmatives 2 жыл бұрын

The mainstreaming, (highjacking) of AAVE really still blows my mind a little in 2022, if I’m honest. It’s as though bw are indeed guilted into sharing every aspect of our identity. Thank you for giving voice to a feeling I couldn’t quite find the language to articulate.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! All of this! It is infuriating.

@Truthnofeelins 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I recently found your videos and you have articulated my feelings perfectly on many issues. Yes, I am a Black woman. But moreover, I am the sum of my ancestors, upbringing, and experiences. As of late I am really annoyed at people trying to throw all Black women into a bucket. I’ve been told that I’m not “Black” enough. Who gets to decide that?!? Where’s the meter for that?!? And you are absolutely correct, for some reason anything that is specifically geared towards us seems to trigger other races of woman. I really don’t get it!

@ClayMastah344 2 жыл бұрын

Everything you talk about resonates so much

@KayG111 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this 💗 💖 💓 ❤ 💕 ♥ 💗 💖 💓 ❤ 💕 ♥ 💗 💖

@AngieDigitalCommunications 2 жыл бұрын

I love, LOVE, LOVVVVVVVVE your content!!! I am glad that you, Stephanie Perry, Rashida on the Loose and several others unapologetically create content to showcase another option for black women outside of the 'strong struggle black woman.' This content helped me A LOT! I made the option to take a sabbatical from corporate America due to seeing content from channel like yours.

@itallcomesoutintheend7516 Жыл бұрын

We don't go in other spaces yet every OTHER space seeks us out.

@AleciaRenece Жыл бұрын

ALWAYS.

@Royalteelive 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 57 yrs young and I also enjoy this content. So refreshing to hear such an honest perspective about the life of black women. You are an inspiration to young women around the world!

@kemiamin 2 жыл бұрын

A little louder for the people in the back! Love your content. Just stumbled upon it on these internet streets and now follow you in all the places.

@SoulOmMomsFlow 2 жыл бұрын

Can I just say, as if we don’t know already…THIS IS KZfaq…YOU…TUBE! I’m supposed to create what it is that I WANT to create. There are plenty of channels that are not for me…so I go to the channel(s) that are for me. Yet, I have come upon channels that weren’t exactly for me, still I get something out of it! While KZfaqrs often create to be of service to others needs… like you said Tamara, YOU get to serve the demographic that YOU choose to serve. It’s no different from knowing the importance of choose a niche when you choose to go into any other business. So it’s not any different here. And again… this is KZfaq!

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

SPEEEEEEAK! This is the absolute truth 💛☺️

@desirahharris 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel has helped me tremendously, keep creating for “black women” I love it! ❤️ Thank you, for making this a safe place, for me. 👏🏼

@kadlacdixon-thedrawmylifep3293 2 жыл бұрын

6:41 Yes!!! I have binge watched so many of your videos since I found you a couple weeks ago because your content totally resignates with me. Not just the resignation of being a black female, but then you are an artist too, nobody truly understands an artist but another artist...and lastly you are not afraid to speak the entire truth unapologetically...

@Listening_2_Still_Small_Voice 2 жыл бұрын

Your love letter 💌 is received and greatly appreciated. Thank you 🙏🏿

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!!!

@elizann8011 2 жыл бұрын

Alecia, I just love your channel. Your talks are so inspirational. If we don't care for ourselves, nobody else will. Even today, it's a huge struggle for us to just love ourselves. Keep ignoring the trolls. You are a young lady after my own heart, you speak to my heart. Continue to stand in your truth and Be Blessed!!

@RennLea 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. It's a lot of food for thought and thank you for putting yourself in a position and being bold enough to make this video knowing is going to push away "other" people but you are staying true to yourself and that is not easy on a public platform.

@kimmyo483 2 жыл бұрын

As a black east African woman I appreciate what you are doing with your channel so much Keep going❤️🙏

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Awwww! Thank you so much! Much love and joy to you!

@kimmyo483 2 жыл бұрын

@@AleciaRenece Thank you ❤️❤️

@kadlacdixon-thedrawmylifep3293 2 жыл бұрын

Your thumbnails are always so beautiful like usual...

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Awwwww! Thank you so much ☺️💛😘

@dalidzucheredi2495 2 жыл бұрын

A sharp black woman sharpening other black women... some people are not ready. Everything is not for me but a culture that thinks I shouldn't want anything. I'm an African woman and we think black American women are privileged. Mainly because your voice is bigger than ours by far. Keep talking...it's a freeing thing.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

That's an interesting perspective. I never considered that. Thank you for sharing! Much love and joy to you!

@Lydia-qh6ho 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your channel. You so eloquently put into words what I’ve been feeling and telling my friends for a long time. It dawned on me that we are the only culture of women hollering about being strong and independent. I saw some of my friends become worn down and stressed out due to this narrative. I realized it’s okay to be weak and admit to needing help. It’s ok to be a damsel in distress. And speaking of black women and childbirth, I had an older lady tell me her experience of when she went to give birth. She said she wanted an epidural but they took so long to get to her, the baby was crowning and it was too late for it to be administered. She said she later learned from a white nurse that because black women were viewed as being so strong, they didn’t feel the need to make it a priority to give black women an epidural because they could handle the pain.

@annaware1836 2 жыл бұрын

Alecia your content is the truth. Continue to be lead by the Holy Spirit. Tell the trolls to kick rocks.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Anna! Thank you so much! I definitely will try to keep being led. Much love and joy to you! ☺️💛

@creativelyrics7711 2 жыл бұрын

Amen🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 “Not going back!”

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

NEVER 💛💛💛😘

@creativelyrics7711 2 жыл бұрын

@@AleciaRenece ✨✨✨

@nalignmentwlifehealinglife 2 жыл бұрын

No one is coming to our rescue. We have to rescue ourselves. We are our own saviors. No apologies Sis for what you are doing We never had this and.... We need this.

@kadlacdixon-thedrawmylifep3293 2 жыл бұрын

37:53 thank you for having me,... You have inspired me so much...working on a painting of you as my thank you for seeing and speaking up for us... On my channel I know I would go further if I was not talking about injustice and the other ism’s in this country. I think full heartedly that even the algorithm on KZfaq is following through with the ism’s because far less content about that gets picked up and actually shown to viewers. But the ism’s are what literally tore my family apart, only because we are black. I think about it all the time, but if I leave all the ism’s out then my story, my struggle and the very purpose I started my channel to turn my pain into purpose and to let the next person in my shoes know what I been through, and because I got through it and it didn’t destroy me, and I still continue to fight, the next little black girl coming up will know they can get through it to... ... it’s like they want you to take the heart and the entire purpose out of your content. They want the usefulness that your channel brings but they don’t want the pain you had to go through that influenced it to go with it...

@tashafierce6857 2 жыл бұрын

We need these conversations..

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! 💛💛💛

@seniorklass3436 2 жыл бұрын

Why should you/we have to apologize for who we are and why we want to encourage and enjoy each other's presence. Others sure don't, they want to see us bitching and fighting each other. But what's so ironic is that other nations have been with their people disregarding us for all times, now it's questioned. Why? we just to want to be left the ???? alone. Other people have been separated from us from the very beginning, (STAY THERE) they only come to us to steal, kill or destroy us; with their false pretense of wanting to help or that they care about us. You best to believe anyone asking why you create for black women is not being sincere. Ask the companies that produce for other people (OTHER THAN US) why do they produce for their people; that is a very insincere question. We are such a special people that others are always trying to keep you/us off our purpose with distractions; don't be fooled by their supposing wanting to know, we have been trying to teach, and communicate with others for centuries, and they still pretend not to understand. Sister don't let them distract you and waste your time. Don't let them get in your head with their stupid mind games.

@jazsmans9523 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I was burning this year and at the end of my rope. You reallly recharged my spirit, I'm actually hopeful again. Please keep doing what your doing.

@AleciaRenece Жыл бұрын

*BIG HUGS* 💛💛💛🫂

@melissawomack7930 2 жыл бұрын

Black people in this country have a very different experience then other races. Who can argue with that?

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I am so confused!

@imprettylucy 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t even past #3 because you hit the nail right on the head! We are the ONLY subgroup that gets questioned and hassled for having our own space or choosing to date our own. Maybe we are too loud and proud about it and that’s what bothers them, idk. But it grinds my gears and I have had this convo many times. We are always fighting for the right to something. The right to live, the right to ownership or acknowledgement, the right to love, the right to our own spaces. Smh, it’s exhausting.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

ALL of this. The ONLY group. And you're right. It IS exhausting!

@vs0063 2 жыл бұрын

Sister, YOU are a breath of fresh air! Much love and light to you! 💕 So much pressure on us as black women. So, I love that this is a safe place to be seen, heard and valued. Just because.

@thetaureanmisanthrope 2 жыл бұрын

Girl, I love you so much. I really do. You are my absolute favorite KZfaqr, and you have affirmed what I have been saying and feeling for *YEARS.* Thank you for what you do and for being a Healer.❤☮🙂

@barbarabuford5795 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely Fav! I loved u both first with Fox and Miles, now This. Keep being you and speak your Truth! Surely it's changing America, one by one. God Bless. ♥️

@jenniferjones1470 2 жыл бұрын

You go girl!!!!!!!!!! I love you and this channel Keep up the great work!!!

@Teir33 Жыл бұрын

The fact that you've taken the time to explain this, speaks volumes to how inclusive and considerate black women are and have been. Quite frankly I'm tired of having to explain to others (who have ample of spaces created for them) insisting on inserting themselves in spaces currated and intended for us. Its baffles me. I think it's about time we create spaces for us and be unapologetically exclusive. There are things we need to work out within our selves and with each other, without the noise of others. Thank you for being and providing these safe spaces. I just found you a few days ago and I am truly grateful. "It is revolutionary for black women to choose themselves." 👏👏👏

@denik9614 2 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber! Can’t wait to read my Love letters lol 🙂 I’ve noticed with a lot of Creators that are Intelligent and offer a different outlook on the black experience get attacked by other races about inclusion. Interesting.

@chocolaterose7081 2 жыл бұрын

YEESSS.. Love this channel and Alecia, your energy and vibe are refreshing ✨️ 🙌🏾 🖤

@petagordon1554 2 жыл бұрын

❤️ Beautifully said!

@the_balancedbeauty 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love your content! I love that you created a soft space for black women. It is soo needed. Not many spaces t have a heart for us and to speak with courage and strength and conviction! Thank you ! I support you wholeheartedly for every point , tho I don’t think trolls deserve a explanation but it is needed. Thank you👏🏾💕💫💫

@doctork1708 Жыл бұрын

Lesbians have been fighting for private safe spaces for decades. We have struggled the whole time and now with males “self identifying “ as women we are NOT allowed to have these private safe spaces anymore. I love your videos and hope you can get safe spaces for black women. Best regards.

@chameka3621 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@ms.kjordan5639 2 жыл бұрын

You don't owe these people no explanation. If I dont like a persons content I dont go to their channel or subscribe to their channel. Get LOST IF YOU DONT LIKE HER CHANNEL. WHOEVER IS DOING THIS IS SO DARN ENVIOUS. GO SOMEWHERE WHERE YOU YOU FEEL YOU ARE GETTING SOMETHING

@Clearwater-ut7wk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sis! I appreciate you

@jeanfarmer3495 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sandrarandall6574 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alecia!

@Winnethe_pooh 2 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely loving your content! The song you created about feeling left behind has truly calmed my soul and changed my life! I listen to it EVERY morning and my 9 yr old daughter even loves and sings it, which makes my heart smile! So, so, happy I am able to find and see someone else who gets it. Stay blessed!

@msdee2905 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this channel. I have been so disrespected, unappreciated and now exhausted. I am learning self love and learning to rest more. I understand and agree with you. I choose myself.

@glamferbreakfast 2 жыл бұрын

This was just so good! Thank you for this sis.

@error9605 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! I love you! I felt this so much. I unfortunately don’t have the proper vocabulary to explain this exact thing to my coworkers or friends. You broke it down so well I had to take notes for future conversation points lol. I would love to be able to really sit down and pick your brain on this!

@mandy1044 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou 🙏🏽💛🙏🏽

@celestequash1754 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your videos today and I love listening to you and your perspective . You understand all the layers involved to be or want to be, an independent black woman in this country. How wonderful of you to be so welcoming and encouraging. I will most definitely check out your other videos. Thank you. 🪴

@PhetteHollins Жыл бұрын

Thank you for holding space 💜

@mysticalmisfit1332 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this channel. I AM EXHAUSTED and your platform is a relief 🙏🏽😊

@8mints134 Жыл бұрын

Accurate and On Point!!! Thank you:)

@Slowliving748 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I’m just gonna go ahead and put it on repeat. Daily.

@SKEsthetics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and just subscribed , I’m looking forward to watching more of your content . It’s refreshing and appreciated 🙏🏾

@keishrich 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for expressing this so eloquently, respectfully and succinctly. I appreciate this sooooooo much and resonated with a lot of what you said. 👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿💖

@latonyapage1980 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to have found your channel. You are a much needed, and much appreciated inspiration to me. Thank you for all that you’ve done, and are doing, to inspire others. 💖

@uniquem.g1898 Жыл бұрын

Wow I love your calling and movement.. you are so brave and amazing thank you for speaking your truth and not allowing the distractions and other people's opinions discourage you... I'm so proud of you and your content means so much to me and has helped me to answer a lot of questions even about my experience of being a black woman although our experiences are very different I can relate and appreciate what you're doing.. please never stop! when a negative comments come let that be motivation for you to go even harder... Why people fight against progress it's beyond me and so confusing and disgusting... Have never even met you but I love you and that's real 💕

@sierrhacarter7279 2 жыл бұрын

All I can do is 👏🏿 because you said it so well!!! ❤️ you're doing the work and I'm here for it!!

@SELFCAREMODEL 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking up for us. Some of us don’t know how to communicate this, your truly have a gift. Im organizing my closet & I had to pause because I had goose bumps when you spoke. You have a very beautiful calling on your life. You will be even more successful & most importantly you are helping to heal black women. That is a legacy sis. Let’s remember this post & watch. I do have the gift of discernment, it has yet to be wrong 😉. & I’m very selective on what I allow in my mind. And every time I hear you speak I feel safe.

@AleciaRenece 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I am honored! Thank you so much for sharing this with me and for your encouraging words! That really warms me! Much love and joy to you!