Category: Abuse of Power
Why We Can’t Mourn Without Changing Our Behavior
“He had a hard childhood.”
“She says she’ll always love him.”
“You’r [...]
Black Truth-Telling on Violence Was Never the Problem
"I've never seen or heard of anything like this!"
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How We Stack Burdens on Women and Girls: “Can We” Is Not the Same as “Should We”
There is a question people ask often. “Can we?”
Can we do this.Can [...]
A Nurse Speaks: What They’re Not Telling Black Women About PrEP, Trust, and Risk
"The pharmaceutical industry is profiting off a cycle of deceit,
sel [...]
What “Just Say No” Taught Us About False Solutions
There was a time when America believed a slogan could solve a crisis.
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There is a Difference Between: “I Want This and I Do Not Want This”
updated from July 31 2016
Consensual sex and sexual violence are n [...]
When Words and Actions Don’t Match: Why Women Must Trust What People Do, Not Just What They Say
For years now, a message has echoed across schools, work [...]
Hello: 10 Issues Black Women Have Been Sounding the Alarm About for Decades
Across social media and public conversations, there is a pattern many [...]
Does Naming Ourselves Hurt Anyone? No. Erasing Us Does.
updated from November 18 2025
If the harm is sex-specific, th [...]
You See Our Blackness, But Not Our Bruises
updated from June 8 2025 We are not just Black.We are not just wome [...]