Black Women

“We have been so patient and loyal … and what has it gotten us? We want our full share now.” ~ Shirley Chisholm When critics and protestors attempt to tear …

“The Constitution they wrote was designed to protect the rights of white, male citizens. As there were no black Founding Fathers, there were no founding mothers – a great pity, …

Sisterhood can’t be real if it skips over racism. There are women who carry racist beliefs, jokes, or habits in their daily lives — yet they still expect trust, solidarity, …

After abuse, it’s common to be met with silence when you’re hurting — and then judgment when you begin to glow. They did not think this part through when they …

The Power of Being Labeled an Outsider History shows us that women who were labeled “outsiders” often became the very women who changed the world. From Sojourner Truth to Anna …

Too many of us were conditioned to silence our instincts, ignore our boundaries, and minimize our fears. But that conditioning didn’t come from love—it came from control. They received and …

How come they can build these things that bring men in closer proximity to women and children but not more homes for the unhoused, affordable homes for working class folks, …

There’s a difference between choosing courtesy and being forced into compelled speech. Courtesy is voluntary. It’s when you call someone “Liz” instead of Elizabeth, or when you say “Your Honor” …

Access to women’s private spaces is not a matter of “human rights”. Access to women’s private spaces is a matter of women’s rights. As soon as we say that access …