An Anthem for the Melanin-Rich Skinned Woman

Have you ever heard a song for the first time and it immediately became your anthem?

Maybe it’s Destiny’s Child’s ‘Survivor’, after overcoming a serious illness. Maybe it’s Alicia Keys’ ‘Underdog’, as you hustle to make your dream a reality from less than favourable circumstances.

For me, that song is ‘Brown Skin Girl’ by Beyonce.

Before this song found its way into my playlists, I thought I knew what it meant to love every part of who I am. I didn’t. Until now.