Category: Black Women
How Audre Lorde Taught Us to See Women Fully
Audre Lorde wasnât just a poetâshe was a warrior. A Black feminist, [...]
5 Things You Should Know About the History of “Gender”
For many of us, the word gender feels like it has always existed in th [...]
Unburdened: Breaking the Chains of Servitude and Reclaiming Rest for Black Women
Breaking these chains requires a multi-layered approach that include [...]
Why Does the Racist Masculinization of Women Obligate Us to Fight for OthersâBut Not the Other Way Around?
Remember when you were little and another kid hit you. Maybe you yel [...]
Black Women: Unshakable, Unstoppable, Undeniable
When people build entire campaigns against you, they recognize your po [...]
We Are Not the Worldâs Dumping Ground: The Sacred Art of Refusing Misplaced Blame
Black women, how much of the worldâs weight have you carried today?
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Unveiling the Hidden Danger of Enmeshment: Its Role in Perpetuating Male Violence
When we talk about male violence, we must confront a har [...]
When They Say Speaking About Racism is the Problem: The Same Old Victim-Blaming Playbook
There is a pattern.
A Survivor of abuse speaks up, and the world re [...]
10 Sacred Truths for Black Women Who Are Tired of Carrying the World
1. You are not a beast of burden.The world will try to make you one. [...]
13 Powerful Truths About Womanism: A Pathway to Liberation, Healing, and Community
When people ask why I embrace Womanism, I say this: It tells the who [...]