How Sarah Baartman's hips went from a symbol of exploitation to a source of empowerment for Black women
- Written by Rokeshia Renné Ashley, Assistant Professor of Communication, Florida International University
Sarah Baartman was an international sensation of objectification.British LibraryIn “BLACK EFFECT,” a track from Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 2018 collaborative album “EVERYTHING IS LOVE,” Beyoncé describes a quintessential Black female form:
Stunt with your curls, your lips, Sarah Baartman hips
Gotta hop into my...