On a long-term basis, online misogynoir can force us to suppress our true selves in spaces where we’re not allowed to be our authentic selves without hatred directed at us, she adds. Misogynoir can also impair self-esteem and create a sense of not belonging. If you choose to stay on social media, find four ways you can protect yourself and and other Black women.

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