This still happens today. And believe it or not, white women are just as guilty of this too, although I think maybe their motivation is jealousy of the “strong Black woman” stereotype. You wouldn’t believe how many white women have tried to convince me of how strong and/or tough they are! I had the impression they were trying to impress me, because they think I’m tough (I am the least tough person I know, but because I’m black, and outspoken, they mistake that for strength.)