There comes a moment in every Black woman’s life when she has to make a choice. Will I shrink myself to make other people comfortable? Or will I become the woman I was always meant to be? If you’ve ever been called uppity, bougie, stuck-up, too good, high maintenance, or told that you’ve “changed,” this letter is for you. Dear Uppity Black Woman, The world was never going to like you. Not because you’re cruel. Not because you think you’re better than anyone. Not because you’r

In a world that often fails to recognize the unique challenges faced by Black women, setting and maintaining high standards is not just...