Katseye Hiatus Sheds Light on Black Women’s Burden in Pop Groups
TL;DR
Manon Bannerman is taking a temporary hiatus from Katseye to focus on health and wellbeing, highlighting the racism and pressure Black women face in pop groups; the piece connects her experience to past cases like Normani in Fifth Harmony, criticizes the industry’s branding of groups over people, and notes a supportive network forming around Bannerman as Katseye gear up for touring.
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