Clarkisha Kent is a talented Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist, and upcoming author. She is a proud larger-bodied Black woman who has also struggled with an eating disorder. Since she was young, Clarkisha has been committed to sharing inclusive stories through unique perspectives. She uses her passion for storytelling and cultural criticism to explore, celebrate, affirm, and normalize her identities as a FAT, bisexual, disabled Black African woman, and make the world a safer place for people who share her experiences. With a Bachelor's degree in Cinema and Media Studies and English from the University of Chicago, Clarkisha has over seven years of pop culture analysis and four years of film theory training. She is driven by a strong desire to effect change. Clarkisha's writing has appeared in many publications, including Entertainment Weekly, Essence, The Root, BET, PAPER, HuffPost, MTV News, and Wear Your Voice Magazine. She is also the creator of #TheKentTest, which is a media litmus test designed to evaluate the quality of representation for women of color in film and other media. To connect with Clarkisha, visit her website at https://clarkishakent.com/ or follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/clarkishakent/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/IWriteAllDay_, and check out her book "Fat Off, Fat On" at https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/fat-off-fat-on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support