Black Fatigue: A Social Media Discussion on Silencing Black Women's Voices

In a recent video posted on social media, Kiera Breaugh discusses the concept of "Black fatigue" and the challenges faced by Black women who express themselves in predominantly white spaces. Breaugh explains that in these spaces, Black women's emotions are often misinterpreted as aggressive, leading to silencing and a sense of exhaustion. "People like to posture themselves as compassionate, empathetic, understanding, anti-racist," Breaugh says, "but as soon as you break status quo...you're made to look aggressive." She emphasizes the importance of self-trust and intuition for Black women navigating these environments. Breaugh's video highlights a significant issue within social dynamics and encourages self-validation and the importance of recognizing and addressing subtle forms of violence against Black women. The video's emotional honesty and insightful commentary make it a valuable contribution to the ongoing conversation about race and social justice.