For this project, I wanted to examine our ideas of professionalism and their origins in anti-Blackness.
We are often told what is "proper" in academic and professional settings, and those beliefs seep into our minds, becoming internalized prejudices.
My own mother wouldn't allow me to loc my hair up in high school, as she feared it would have a negative effect during my college interviews.
As a young Black person, having access to a place like Yale University is a rare opportunity.