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A few months ago someone approached me at an event 
We spoke and I told them my profession, I\u2019m truly so proud of what I do!
They immediately asked if I specialized in black makeup, I protested because I am SO happy to be inclusive and offer my services for ALL. 
They went to my Instagram, showed me pictures of bipoc models and re-iterated that I was a black artist, specializing in black makeup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At this point I start to feel the familiar sting that comes when I am about to experience racism. 
I changed the topic, they came back and asked if I also did hair. I said yes and then it began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, wow, and can you ever comb yours? Looks so difficult
This person got up and immediately tried to grab me hair<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I moved back and told them to stop <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IT WOULD NOT STOP<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Actually, they would only stop after 4 more tries.
Others stepped in at which point I was offered the piece de r\u00e9sistance: I\u2019m not racist, I have half and halfs in my family. I touch them all the time, I just wanted to feel a fully curly afro for once!
This person reached for me one final time. I had to physically push them away from me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This all happened in this city. This all happened now. I felt as though no matter how successful, to some, I am still perceived as something to pet, play with and explore at whim.
I chose not to speak publicly, I chose forgiveness and most importantly I chose self love and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year has shown me that no matter how I am perceived I have a choice on how I perceive MYSELF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is that I am beautiful
The truth is that I have my space
The truth is that I have my body and agency over my body
The truth is I am a 29 year old business owner who has inspired many and will continue to do so in every path I choose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am real and raw and deserving of all the beauty the world has to offer.
This person was simply sadly confused! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am ever so grateful for that realization, for the happiness I generate on my own now.
Unfortunately for them, racists will always exist. They\u2019ll continue to hate me, belittle my accomplishments and maybe even harm folks like me. Unfortunately for them, I will shine brighter and bigger than my wildest dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that\u2019s all I had to say today \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Would you like to find out about makeup and confidence classes with me? This wasn’t built in a day \ud83d\ude09 Come check it out!
Just click here<\/a> to book my services.
Enjoy!
Gabbie xoxo<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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