PSA

Movies and television shows that show black women as attractive or desirable is not oversexualization. Oversexualization is when a woman is used as nothing but eye candy and is dehumanized in the process (which usually includes copious amounts of unnecessary nudity or sexual violence directed at the female character).

Black women are hardly ever seen as the ideal beauty or even remotely desirable in mainstream media. Racist portrayals of black women in western media continue to push the idea that black women are unattractive and are not deserving of love or affection, and that attitude translates to real life situations. So, when you see a black female character receiving positive attention for her looks or femininity, please stop and remember that black women even being given the opportunity to be portrayed in this light is a huge step. 

We’re still fighting to be seen as human. To be seen as women.