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Salma Hassan

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  • Arts & Culture
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 10:56

Functional Depressive

By Salma Hassan

How are you?

I Inhale.

And I’m quickly reminded that this was first real breath I’ve taken all day

How long have I been holding it?

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  • Social Justice
Monday, November 8, 2021 - 09:54

Continuously Named

By Salma Hassan

The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman.

Strong Black Women

Angry Black Women

Resilient Black Women

The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.

Indestructible Black Women

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