Is it time to let go of body positivity? Across generations, Black women are shaped by different pressures, expectations and aesthetic ideals. And while, on social media, Gen Z might seem more self-assured — fluent in self-care, softness, breaking generational trauma and body positivity — the question lingers...

A couple of years ago, a friend of mine persistently urged me to entertain a man’s advances solely because of his wealth and generosity....