Token Black Girl: A Memoir
by Danielle Prescod
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Author Danielle Prescod candidly discusses her youth, her eating disorder, and why she chose to work in the fashion industry. The video includes photos of Prescod’s childhood and college years and pictures of her journey from rail-thin to a healthier weight. Talking honestly about how it feels to be both privileged and marginalized at the same time, she says that when you are the only person of color in a given situation, it’s “hard to access full personhood” because “you don’t get to transcend your racial identity.”
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Tynee Talks podcast chats with author Danielle Prescod about the twists and turns of her career path, questions her about the inspiration for writing the book, and helps listeners understand terms like “pet to threat.” Prescod discusses the “invisible battles” she fought against racism before becoming a more public figure via her book.
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The Washington Post: How does it feel to be a ‘Token Black Girl’? A new memoir explains
Marie Claire: The honesty does not let up…A memoir you won’t soon forget
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