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Veronica Sims
English Comp 1 Monday and Wednesday 1pm
Exemplification Essay
13 March 2019
I Am Not Madea
In today’s society black women are often judged by the stereotypes seen on T.V. or in the
movies. On reality shows we are often shown as loud and boisterous in movies some are
portrayed as aggressive. When I exude confidence I am labeled as bossy. And when the emotions
get so high that I can no longer contain them, I am said to be an “Angry Black Woman.” These
stereotypes must go because they are shown to have a negative effect on a black women’s mental
