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Black women have always been these vixens, these animalistic erotic women. Why cant we just be the sexy American girl ne
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"Black women have always been these vixens, these animalistic erotic women. Why can't we just be the sexy American girl next door?"

- Tyra Banks

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This quote by Tyra Banks speaks with the long-lasting stereotype of black women as being excessively sexualized and also unique. Financial institutions is asking why black females can't be viewed as the "attractive American girl next door" instead of being represented as something much more sensual as well as erotic. She is challenging the suggestion that black ladies need to be seen as something different than the typical American girl following door. She is recommending that black females ought to be seen as equally as sexy as well as preferable as any type of various other lady. By doing so, Banks is advocating for the recognition of black females as being equally as attractive and preferable as any various other lady. She is additionally requiring an end to the enduring stereotype of black females as being excessively sexualized and unique.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tyra Banks somewhere between December 4, 1973 and today. He/she was a famous Model from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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