OUR SUNDAY PLAYLIST TO HELP TEACH YOU SELF LOVE

s Black women, we encourage ourselves to love our skin, our hair, and our bodies above all else. We've been told that loving ourselves is the best way to fight back in a world that constantly finds ways to put us down. So, here’s one more way to ensure we keep loving our beautiful Black femininity: music. We always have our earphones on, listening to podcasts or songs—why not use this medium to fill our ears with uplifting and empowering music? I’ve got you, girl! I’ve compiled a playlist from some brilliant female artists. You’ll notice that these songs are by Black women like us, and they all preach one thing: self-love. In no particular order...

1. Beyonce – Pretty Hurts
   

2. Alicia Keys – Girl on Fire
   

3. Nicki Minaj ft Beyonce – Feeling Myself
   

4. Mary J. Blige ft ASAP Rocky – Love yourself
   

5. Janelle Monae ft Erykah Badu – Q.U.E.E.N

6. Beyonce – Flawless
   

7. Beyonce ft Wizkid, Blue Ivy Carter & SAINt JHN – Brown skin girl
   

8. Kelly Rowland – Crown
   

9. SZA ft Kendrick Lamar – Doves in the Wind
   

10. Diana Ross – I’m Coming Out
    

11. Lizzo – Good as Hell
    

12. Kehlani – Bright
    
    

But girl, you know Queen Bey couldn't just make one appearance in there. No need to thank me. This is for me as much as for you. Let’s keep finding ways to remind ourselves that we are deserving of all the love we can get. I love you!