Be Unapologetically You—No, Like, For Real.

Let’s get one thing straight—there are no rules. Not for you. Not for me. Not for the Black and brown women out here making the world spin on its axis while society keeps trying to pretend we don’t set every trend, create every vibe, and shape every damn thing worth paying attention to. The truth? We don’t just move culture—we are the culture.

And yet, somehow, we’re still expected to shrink ourselves, soften our voices, and conform to standards we never asked for. Chile, no more of that.

Live LOUDLY. Be bold as fuck. Take up space and then some. Say NO without explanation. And most importantly? Don’t take no for an answer.

Because here’s what happens when a Black woman walks into a room:
👑 The weak get nervous.
👑 The guilty get uncomfortable.
👑 The mediocre start rethinking all their life choices.

It’s in their DNA to be afraid of us—our intelligence, our creativity, our will, our power. They should be afraid, honestly. The world can try, but we will never be stopped.

And before anyone gets their lace fronts in a bunch, let’s be real—Black women are the human standard. Period. Full stop. No edits necessary. We have the blueprint, the sauce, the rhythm, the essence of everything.

Meanwhile, those still clinging to European standards? Lacking. In seasoning, in melanin, in vibes. The flavor? Absent. The presence? Missing. The audacity? Through the roof.

But this post ain’t for them. This is for you—Black and brown women from all walks of life. I need you to hear this:

✨ You were born special.
✨ Your skin is not a disadvantage—it’s a flex.
✨ You don’t have to fight for a seat at any table—you ARE the table.

We are powerful. We are delicate. We are unyielding.
And we are not to be fucked with.

So, walk tall, sis. Walk like you own the damn place—because you do.

-Tish
(September 22, 2019 original)