Persia White's body is covered in tribal tattoo art. My first tattoo is the cross on my back. I was in my 20s. I had it placed on my spine opposite a chakra point. It represents my life's journey; moving forward," she explained. "I also have two magnolias. They are an homage to the South and Billie Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" about the lynchings which occurred there is a reminder of how beauty can come from tragedy. The black bars mark change, like marks on a tree. The other is about a negative space; how we must embrace it. We must have the balance of yin and yang." Although White hasn't specified exactly what kind of tribal tattoos she has, tribal tattoos exist in almost every culture. They were originally used to designate clan members or people who had gone through life changing events, like childbirth or puberty. Clan Members could even identify distant relatives they'd never met by their tattoos.
Persia Jessica White (born October 25, 1976) is an American actress and musician. She is best known for her role as Lynn Searcy on the long running television show ''Girlfriends''. In addition to her work on the hit show, she has also guest starred on ''NYPD Blue'', ''The Steve Harvey Show'' and ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. White has also done some independent films including ''Red Letters'' and ''Blood Dolls''. "I have lost work over my tattoos! However, I knew the risks of being inked, especially as a woman in Hollywood, and I was willing to live with them. At the same time, the writers for ''Girlfriends'' have worked my tattoos into the script. I play an edgy character, so it works. Every season the writers ask to see my new tattoos. It's pretty cool! As a celebrity with tattoos, I'm promoting tattoos like it or not. I have a responsibility to be a good role model." Besides acting, White has branched out into music and producing, including the award-winning documentary ''Earthlings''. She is also a human rights advocate, environmental and animal rights activist. In 2008, White married her longtime boyfriend and ''Girlfriends'' costar, Saul Williams.
