Angie Stone Gave Us the Words Our Souls Needed
Angie Stone sang the words we felt but never quite knew how to say. For Black women, that meant everything.
She struggled with acceptance—of her size, her complexion, her features that bore the beauty of our ancestors. She faced body shaming and colorism, yet she stood firm, pouring her truth into lyrics that wrapped us in warmth and understanding.
Her soulful voice cried the tears we fought to hold back. When she sang “No More Rain (In This Cloud),” she gave us permission to release our pain, to cleanse ourselves of the burdens we carried.
Her music was both anthemic and intimate, celebrating the joys and pains of Black womanhood with raw, unfiltered soul. She reminded us that we were worthy, that we didn’t need permission to take up space, to be soft, to be strong, to be loved.
As we mourn our beautiful sister, let’s rejoice in the truth that she is finally free—no longer seeking acceptance, no longer battling for approval. She is at peace.
And as an ode to her legacy, may we carry her music forward. May we fix our crowns, straighten our spines, and walk in the knowing that we are enough—just as we are.