JESSICA (she/they)
Jessica describes herself as a queer, fat, sex-positive Black afrofeminist. She uses her online platforms to speak openly about racism, misogyny, fatphobia, social justice, and other subjects that are important to her. As a content creator, she offers her community a chance to share her exciting experiences with cuisine and culture as she posts about her love for fashion and gastronomy. She is also a co-host on the podcast Where We At, which is committed to developing an open and safe space for BIPOC in Quebec.
What detail is most important for you in your practice?
I always try to ensure that my personality and my values are reflected in the content I create online. It is very important for me to be authentic in what I say and do, and to stay true to who I am. I want to be proud of seeing myself and try to keep the cringe factor to a minimum, because everything stays on the internet. And as a Black person who isn’t really afforded the luxury of individuality, I have to do my best to remind people that Black is not a monolith.
Photos by and/or for André Rainville, Cassandra for Arako, mycoze