Black Women

There was a time when we named things clearly. We called it rape culture. Not to be provocative. Not to shock. Not to divide. But to survive. We used that …

 “Beware the man who calls you beast — he is preparing to be your cage or your butcher.” At We Survive Abuse, we speak truth — even when it’s uncomfortable …

Know this: Long before present day calls for women to embrace our power, women have been embracing our birthright power!– Tonya GJ Prince In today’s world, we often speak of …

Audre Lorde wasn’t just a poet—she was a warrior. A Black feminist, lesbian, mother, and activist who refused to let society define womanhood in narrow, limited terms. She showed us …

For many of us, the word gender feels like it has always existed in the way we use it today. But the truth is, the meaning of gender has changed …

Breaking these chains requires a multi-layered approach that includes self-liberation, community support, and cultural shifts. Black women can break free from these harmful expectations by reclaiming autonomy, healing from internalized …

Remember when you were little and another kid hit you. Maybe you yelled back at the other kid. The adults would overhear the commotion and make both of you apologize …

When people build entire campaigns against you, they recognize your power even if YOU do not. Black womanhood has never been up for debate. It has never been something to …

Black women, how much of the world’s weight have you carried today? How many wounds have you stitched up that weren’t yours? How many fires have you put out while …