Who Is Madame Noire?
Interview by Kweli Wright
Name Erica Hall
Title: Blogger, curvyinthecity.tumblr.com
Twitter handle: @CurvyintheCity
What do you love about being a Madame Noire?
I love being part of a rich cultural legacy. I love that the sway of my hips and the conviction of my strength always confuses and mesmerizes people.
Is the media (news and reality shows) having a “field day” with black women? Why us and why now?
I think that hip-hop becoming more and more a part of mainstream culture has made the once “mystique of black femininity” more open for examination. I think much of what we see in the mainstream media is the examination and reinforcement of stereotypes. But, I also hold out hope because I think along with that [visibility] comes a power; if we are on the minds of people we can also incite change.
