The essence of Token Black Girl defines my life as a black female largely singularly occupying white spaces.  And I can identify with every challenge Danielle has faced, and most of the examples she gave as well.  Granted I’m not rich or had the privilege of top notch education, dream jobs and celebrity status.  But that doesn’t even matter.  I recognized at an early age the cruelty of racism and different standards exists.  And while I wanted acceptance, I didn’t bend over backwards for it to the extent she did which resulted in her afflictions.  The world is cruel and this book shows that.  Kudos to her for speaking her truth because I know it was painful and just like the beauty industry, people will pick apart her flaws while condoning theirs or say she’s wrong.  She is on point and anyone black if they are being honest with themselves would agree.  At least in America.  The earlier black America recognizes that, the better off we will be.