The older he got and deeply entrenched in fashion he became, he continued to experience racial slights, although of a different variety. Even with the accolades, breadth of impressive work and personal relationships he had with the world’s most renowned designers, Talley wasn’t immune to the cruelties of racists. To be black in the world of fashion is to always be an outsider, constantly having to prove yourself, even at the height of one’s career. Initially, she set out to write a more “straightforward and fun” pop culture analysis, but that changed as she was writing it. Once she realized that to be a Black girl who feels joy is to be a Black girl whofeels On September 24, she released a single titled “Boys are From Mars”. While whimsical and tongue-in-cheek, Princess Nokia explains that the song is a ballad of self-love. "It's a song about female empowerment, creating boundaries and knowing when to let go of a person if they aren't treating you respectfully or the way you deserve," she says. "Focus on yourself, your career, the abundance, and the blessings." “Cecile, do your parents know what you’re doing?” he asked sternly.