“One by one, many of the working-class quarters of London have been invaded by the middle classes — upper and lower... Once this process of ‘gentrification’ starts in a district it goes on rapidly until all or most of the original working-class occupiers are displaced and the whole social character of the district is changed.” The word she chose to describe this phenomenon borrowed from the word “gentry,” referring to the British upper classes. "I hope that's what this is about, to inspire young people to do more or reassure them that it’s ok. That making waves or standing up for what you believe even if you feel it will make you unpopular is a good thing to do," she said. "Being an activist … you meet the most amazing people because you meet other people who also want to change things. To me, it's sort of the most amazing journey."Below is an excerpt from the upcomingyoung reader's edition 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 I've ever been in my life. I was having to really contend with that,” she toldTeen Vogue