Black Women

Because our knowledge is often treated as public property rather than personal wisdom. There is an unspoken expectation that Black women should always be ready to explain—calmly, patiently, and on …

It costs energy—the kind your body needs to rest and repair. It costs peace—the quiet that allows your nervous system to settle. It costs trust—in yourself, in your knowing, in …

We are not pieces to be sorted. Not halves to be prioritized.Not parts to be muted so others feel whole. We do not live our lives in sections—race on one …

All women are not necessarily living the same patriarchal reality. This phrase comes up a lot in feminist discussions. It usually means: Sex-based oppression is older than racism Gender should …

Why are people angry? I will tell you. This happens to nearly every victim who chooses themselves and the truth. After a season of ambivalence and uncertainty, (not uncommon & …

For generations, conversations about women’s rights have been derailed by demands to prioritize men’s comfort, reputations, or emotional reactions. Whenever women raise issues that directly affect their bodies, safety, careers, …

These stories in the news around Black maternal health always hit home for me.  I have publicly shared my pregnancy ordeal and how horrible racism is in the medical community …

We cannot protect what we refuse to name. And we cannot save Black women’s lives while allowing the world to blur, dilute, or silence the very people most affected. These …

Black women have always been expected to endure harm quietly, yet blamed when we finally speak it plainly. The updates around Megan Thee Stallion remind us why naming the harm …

Saying “Black woman” is not race discourse.It’s not divisive.It’s not inflammatory.It’s accuracy in the field of violence and abuse — a field that has avoided telling the truth for far …