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WATCH: In My Feed - Leila Danai Had Something To Say After Classmate Made Fun Of Her Hairstyle

By Essence · Updated January 30, 2024
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Mildred Munjanganja, Leila’s mom told TODAY.com, “self-confidence begins at home.” “She’s always been very emotionally mature and I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I don’t modify my language for Leila. I talk to her as if I would an adult — we just talk about age-appropriate things. “My goal is to prepare her to navigate the world around her because I can’t always be there to protect her.”

TOPICS:  Body positivity Leila Danai self confidence