Author: Tonya GJ Prince

The Truth About Bias Against Black Hair in Professional Spaces
It is never about who wears what hairstyle. Or who wore it first. That [...]

When Parties Tell Women What to Want Instead of Listening
Political parties in the U.S. don’t seem to hear themselves. To [...]

Respect the “No”: Why We Must Use Caution in Entertainer Interviews
When an actor or entertainer says they do not want to engage in certai [...]

When Our Words Teach Them What’s “Normal” About Violence
If we’re spending more time excusing violence—saying we “understand” o [...]

Why Wise Women Guard Their Circles: Avoiding Those Who Defend Violence
This is must not only for your survival, but the quality of your livin [...]

When Admiration Clouds Judgment
She missed the signs that her "friend" was setting her up for what was [...]

Motherhood in the Shadow of Violence
Motherhood has often been romanticized in myths and sentiment, yet th [...]

Uncovering Our TRUE Stories: Docs and Movies Featuring Whistleblowers, Informants, and Teachers
In 1975, school teacher Marva Collins took $5,000 from her retirement [...]

Living in Hiding: Why Survivors Change Their Names to Stay Alive
For some women, "deadnaming" is a strange concept. Deadnaming is said [...]

The Pressure to “Be Nice” While Male Violence Goes Excused
If ever you have any question about which people in the room are women [...]