Mary Senyonga
Biographic Data
| ID | 1302977 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mary Senyonga |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mary |
| FAMILY NAME | Senyonga |
| SIGNATURE | SENYONGA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California, Los Angeles |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4553-5389 |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Bloodlines on the leaves Afrofuturist storyworlding at the edge of the end of the world
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“If I’m shinin’, everybody gonna shine”
In this article, we negotiate the tension of Lizzo’s embodiment and the work she is forced to perform to appease and mollify both thin and non-Black audiences. As a Black fat rapper, singer, dancer, and performer, Lizzo at once disrupts the normative image of a performer and becomes a commodified representation of body positivity. Her self-love messaging undoubtedly touches a broad fan base who look to her for guidance and inspiration. But how is…
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