Polyamory Defined: the practice of engaging in multiple romantic (and typically sexual) relationships, with the consent of all the people involved.
Ok, we know what you’re thinking: Polyamory is only for “white people”. We don’t mean to burst your bubble- but, it’s not! Though Polyamory is outwardly predominantly white, we’re also mixed into the equation.
One of the main topics amongst the black polyamorous community is acceptance and shame amongst families. This would explain why you won’t necessarily see a black person as the poster child for a Polyamory campaign. We were raised to shun things that we don’t understand and sometimes ignore them altogether- sexuality being high on the list. Social Media pages like @blackandpoly, @polyrolemodels set out to change the way the black community views Polyamorous relationships.
Throughout history, black people and women especially have been known to get the “short end of the stick”- and it doesn’t stop here. Black women in the polyamorous community have complained about being overly fetishized by white men. Geesh! Will we ever catch a break?! Could this be a reflection of the scarcity of diversity amongst the poly community? That these men have the audacity to view black women who chose the poly life as a piece of meat? Though some may view polyamory as something fun and explorative, it’s a serious way of life for many, including black women.
Ask yourself, were humans born to be with multiple people? How often do you make connections with people outside of your relationship? If it were accepted by my family would I engage in having a romantic relationship with multiple partners? A slight drag- But it’s basically like cheating with permission! Would you consider it now?
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