Category: Black Women

When Poor Women Are Punished for Surviving Poverty in the US
This is what we mean when we say, "poverty is intentional."[...]

Jim Crow and the Erasure of Black Womanhood
Jim Crow and the Erasure of Black Womanhood
In the era of Jim Crow, B [...]

When Survivors Speak, They Name the WoundâNot the Excuse (w/affirmations)
For abusive persons, there are few human beings perfect enough to be [...]

đĄ Why the Protests Against Kamala Harris Are Making Her More Relatable (w/quotes from Shirley Chisholm)
"We have been so patient and loyal ... and what has it gotten us? We w [...]

And Why Don’t Black Women Call the Police? (Graphic video posted by Ben Crump)
âThe Constitution they wrote was designed to protect the rights of w [...]

Sisterhood Canât Be Real If It Skips Over Racism
Sisterhood canât be real if it skips over racism.There are women w [...]

They Called It Victimhood. I Call It Rising.
After abuse, itâs common to be met with silence when youâre hurting â [...]

Why Women Should Fear Less About Being Called âOutsiders”
The Power of Being Labeled an Outsider
History shows us t [...]

It is Important to Ask Yourself: Who taught you to downplay the importance of your safety?
Too many of us were conditioned to silence our instincts, ignore our b [...]

Changing Restrooms, Changing Questions: What You Should Know
How come they can build these things that bring men in closer proxim [...]