feature: “17 struggles all suburban black kids know too well”

Check out these illustrations from LA based artist Pedro Fequiere – from his new spot-on Buzzfeed listicle, “17 Struggles All Suburban Black Kids Know Too Well’. Any black person who has experienced or currently experiencing youth in a suburban (or mostly-white environment) should definitely understand where this illustrator is coming from. See some extracts below and CLICK HERE to see more.

By Alexander Aplerku, AFROPUNK Contributor

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PEOPLE FREELY TOUCHING AND GRABBING YOUR HAIR

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MEETING THAT ONE FRIEND’S PARENT THAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW WAS RACIST

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 BEING THE PRIME SUSPECT OF WHATEVER WAS STOLEN AT A HOUSE PARTY

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EVERYONE LOOKING TO YOU TO EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE NEW DANCE CRAZES