Tonya GJ Prince

Here’s something about American history that deserves more attention. Jim Crow didn’t simply appear after slavery ended. Between slavery and Jim Crow, Black Americans made extraordinary progress. During Reconstruction, formerly …

Women Are Expected to Protect Men’s Feelings Women are often encouraged to soften their words, cushion rejection, and avoid embarrassing men. Even when a woman is uncomfortable, people may worry …

Have you ever noticed how often women are told that being more accommodating will make the world better? Be more understanding. Be more inclusive. Learn to compromise. Make room for …

Have you ever noticed how much patience people expect from someone they’re treating unfairly? They can deny you something that rightfully belongs to you. Make you come back tomorrow. Humiliate …

Have y’all ever noticed how quickly a woman’s presence becomes important when a man needs defending? I’m talking about those moments when a man is facing serious accusations, sometimes even …

There’s something I’ve been thinking about whenever the conversation turns to restricting pornography. I understand wanting to protect children from pornography. Children deserve protection from sexual exploitation and exposure to …

Women do not need another movement handing them a list of acceptable ways to be free. Historically, in many Western societies, surnames passed through the male line. A daughter received …

Putting Yourself First Isn’t Selfish: What an Airplane Oxygen Mask Taught Me About Caring for Others Have you ever felt guilty for taking care of yourself before taking care of …

One thing about getting older and living through things is that you get to learn. If you choose to anyway.  Sometimes you learn lessons you never wanted to learn in …

I want to talk about something that deserves a little tenderness. Sometimes, when we talk about recognizing danger, the conversation can begin sounding as though people who have been abused …