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This presentation explores how white power structures use Black women such as in Kiese Laymon's narrative Heavy as scapegoats for the blame of generational and current trauma resulting in abusive tendencies and food insecurities in Black communities. This research presentation also delves into triple consciousness and America's consumption of Black women in and outside of Laymon's novel, including the most recent spark of Black Lives Matter protests this previous summer.

Faculty Mentor: Emily Rutter

Department of English

Undergraduate