Eight months ago, I published my inaugural Substack essay, Does God Like Black Women?

At the time, I thought I was writing a question.

Looking back, I realize I was also writing an origin story.

In the months since, my work has evolved. The questions have deepened. The language has sharpened. But this essay remains one of the most-read pieces I have ever published.

Today, I wanted to return to it—not with new commentary, but with my voice.

This is not a podcast episode.

It is an audio essay.

A witness.

A lament.

A question I am still willing to ask.

Thank you for listening.

—Kendra

The body has always been preaching.

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