Tonya GJ Prince

Are any of the people demanding Black women’s labor reciprocally laboring on our behalf? Overall, Black women’s on‑screen presence has grown in some metrics over the past decade, but research …

The pattern here is redirecting scrutiny from the harm to the harmed person’s language, with polite wording making the pressure appear reasonable. Some of the most disrespectful things women receive …

Before you accept the invitation, you start thinking about what you can bring. And somewhere between the grocery list and offering to come early to help, you forget that somebody …

Someone can be deeply loved and still have nobody at home they feel safe telling. Having worked on hotlines, I know that people sometimes call or open a chat because …

Some people love a strong woman right up until she tells them no. You may have met that person. They admire how you speak your mind, how you “handle your …

Jim Crow was not born because Black people failed at freedom. It grew from the determination of white supremacists to restrict what Black people could accomplish with freedom. Here’s something …

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 …