By Jawn Murray, BlackVoices.com
"There are times where I have certain insecurities about my body. Growing up, I have always been athletic and had big thighs. It took me a while to grow into myself and appreciate my body type. We (women) have to learn to be confident and comfortable with our bodies because there will always be someone telling us we need to change. For example, I grew up around the African American side of my family and when I visit, they tell me I'm too thin. But when I go to
– R&B star Tamia talks about body image in an interview for LoveMyBody.org's 'Real Me' campaign.
VIDEO: Tamia performs her new hit 'Me' live for MSN
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By: Raymetria on 6/02/2008 2:29PM
WOW! I did not know that Tamia ws mixed! But anyway, Kudos to her for getting comfy with her body, because all women need to do that.
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By: shilohdream on 9/07/2008 1:16AM
does anyone know if Tamia is mixed race? She said " I grew up around the African American side of my family." According to Wikepedia her mother is an African Canadian, so is her father white?
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