I interviewed over a dozen people to get their take on the topic

The bottom line is, I know exactly what to say to someone who is in the grips of heartache, grief, loss, and despair. Lately, the opposite has been true. Recently, I found myself stuck and stumbling when trying to support a colleague whose husband passed away unexpectedly.
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Vernell:
My mom said I was naked and needed to cover my hair.
(27 August 2016)

Vernell:
I went to the hair salon, paid a lot of money to get my hair force, wore a long trendy jacket, a white top, and jeans and went to my first day of school.
(27 August 2016)

Vernell:
I am 18 years old and I am not allowed to wear skinny jeans, wear my hair uncovered, Crop tops.
(27 August 2016)

Letty:
Are you attracted to Black men?
(27 August 2016)

Letty:
But tell me, are you attracted to them?
(27 August 2016)

Letty:
Even my friends aren't attracted to them.
(27 August 2016)

Letty:
This question is for non-black females only.
(27 August 2016)

Kallie:
Uuhh my ex bf just asked my mom out for coffee?
(27 August 2016)

Kallie:
Today he txted my mom for coffee?
(27 August 2016)

Kallie:
Was heart broken so i blocked him.
(27 August 2016)