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Simone Samuels

Simone Samuels

People Magazine Would Have You Believe that Mandisa Died of Fatness

I think that she deserves so much better than fatphobic memorialization

Jun 5

People Magazine Would Have You Believe that Mandisa Died of Fatness

Jun 5

Simone Samuels

If You Are Single on Valentine’s Day…

My Valentine’s Day as a single person no longer passes with any sense of yearning or sadness. But it took a while to get here. Therapy only…

Feb 15

If You Are Single on Valentine’s Day…

Feb 15

Simone Samuels

A Tale of Two Book Releases

The reception to Britney and Jada’s memoirs has been vastly different.

Oct 21, 2023

A Tale of Two Book Releases

Oct 21, 2023

Simone Samuels

Why Would the Lord Put the Clitoris…There?

Something I’ve always thought about (yes, for years now and yes, I think about these things) is the placement of the clitoris.

Oct 20, 2023

Why Would the Lord Put the Clitoris…There?

Oct 20, 2023

Simone Samuels

I Want a Marriage Like Will and Jada’s

I said what I said.

Oct 19, 2023

I Want a Marriage Like Will and Jada’s

Oct 19, 2023

Simone Samuels

Just Say That You Hate Jada. And Keep Me in the Group Chat. It’s Instructive.

“Don’t conflate your exhaustion with [your perception of] her unreasonableness.” — Marie “Bluecentric” Telusma

Oct 15, 2023

Just Say That You Hate Jada. And Keep Me in the Group Chat. It’s Instructive.

Oct 15, 2023

Simone Samuels

“I Will Be Your Father Figure”: Kirk Franklin, Identity Crisis, and Why We Still Need Earthly…

“I will be the one to love you, ’til the end of time.” — George Michael (“Father Figure”)

Sep 17, 2023

“I Will Be Your Father Figure”: Kirk Franklin, Identity Crisis, and Why We Still Need Earthly…

Sep 17, 2023

Simone Samuels

“Jussie Smollett Ran So Carlee Russell Could Fly”: Weaponizing Community Care and Taking Advantage…

“The one time ppl care about a Black woman’s safety and it’s a scam?!” — my friend, via text

Jul 20, 2023

“Jussie Smollett Ran So Carlee Russell Could Fly”: Weaponizing Community Care and Taking Advantage…

Jul 20, 2023

Simone Samuels

Men, Why Do Y’all Want to Control Your Partners So Badly?

Inquiring minds genuinely want to know

Jul 11, 2023

Men, Why Do Y’all Want to Control Your Partners So Badly?

Jul 11, 2023

Simone Samuels

On Whitelash and Affirmative Action

Out of the many things I learned during my tour of the Historic New Orleans Collection given by Winston Ho is that after any movement for…

Jun 30, 2023

On Whitelash and Affirmative Action

Jun 30, 2023

Simone Samuels

Simone Samuels

I like big stories and I cannot lie. Authentic, transparent musings & connecting with others so we can all feel less alone. https://linktr.ee/simonesamuels

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