<p>These days, Megan Thee Stallion is definitely in charge of the gworlz. From having a #1 single featuring Queen Bey and receiving a few Grammy nominations, to Congresswoman Maxine Waters thanking her for her op-ed in <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/megan-thee-stallion-speaks-on-using-her-platform-to-speak-up-for-black-women-in-new-op-ed-for-the-new-york-times/">The New York Times</a>, this is truly an unforgettable moment for the Houston Hottie.</p>
<p>In an Instagram post, in part, she wrote, “One of the highlights of my year was getting a letter from Congresswoman @repmaxinewaters. I am so honored to be recognized by such an amazing woman and I promise to keep using my voice and encourage others to use theirs.&#8221;</p>
<p>In the letter, Congresswoman Maxine Waters told Megan she was “incredibly proud of her.”</p>
<p>&#8220;I can&#8217;t thank you enough for bringing much needed attention to the plight of Black women, not just here in the United States &#8211; but everywhere,&#8221; the Congresswoman wrote.</p>
<p>Congresswoman Waters also mentioned how Black women are often overlooked while being a crucial fabric of this country.</p>
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<p>As you recall, Megan talked about the shooting incident where she alleges Tory Lanez shot her, &#8220;While we are too often overlooked, there is no doubt that Black women are a glue for our families and communities,&#8221; Waters added. &#8220;And a crucial part of the fabric of this country.&#8221;</p>
<p>In the piece, she said, “I was recently the victim of an act of violence by a man. After a party, I was shot twice as I walked away from him. We were not in a relationship. Truthfully, I was shocked that I ended up in that place.”</p>
<p>She continued, “My initial silence about what happened was out of fear for myself and my friends. Even as a victim, I have been met with skepticism and judgment. The way people have publicly questioned and debated whether I played a role in my own violent assault proves that my fears about discussing what happened were, unfortunately, warranted.”</p>
<p>Megan continued to speak on violence against women doesn’t always have to be connected to a romantic relationship.</p>
<p>“Instead, it happens because too many men treat all women as objects, which helps them to justify inflicting abuse against us when we choose to exercise our own free will,” said Megan.</p>
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