I’m A Thin, Black Man, And That Worries My Family
In my family’s minds, muscles are a kind of insurance policy against the dangers black men face.
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Want To Be Body Positive? Stop Thin-Shaming
Here’s what I hear from everyone in my family: “Why you so skinny?” “Boy you thiiin!” “Get some meat on your bones.” Okay, I know I’m skinny. But bringing it up at every family gathering doesn’t change anything.