Female Civil Rights

On yesterday there was a non-subtle outcry on at least one social media application calling for Black people to go to Los Angeles, California and get involved in the conflict …

  You may want to start observing the number of times men declare that women saying no—is hate.Not submitting? Hate.Setting a boundary? Hate.Walking away? Hate.Choosing peace over performance? Hate. We’ve …

Let’s begin here:You are not required to play a role in someone else’s story just because they’ve written you into it.Not as the forgiving one.Not as the supportive and understanding …

Let’s talk about the men who say: “I don’t get involved in drama.”“That’s between them.”“Not all men are like that.”“I’d never do that, but I’m not about to check another …

Understand this: When men tell you—warn you—joke with youabout how men operate… When they say things like: “Men are dogs.”“He’s probably cheating already.”“If he hasn’t hit you yet, he will.”“All …

“Why are you still single?”“You need to lower your standards.”“You’re too picky.”“You’re too old/fat/educated to be asking for that.” We hear it over and over again.But let’s call it what …

Aging should not mean surrendering safety.Growing older should not mean losing the right to be heard, respected, or protected. And yet—Too many elder women are dismissed, mocked, or ignored when …

Some things should never be controversial.A disabled woman or girl requesting a female caregiver should not be met with outrage, mockery, or moral judgment. And yet—All too often, women with …

When it comes to women and girls, invasion looks like: Forcing male presence into spaces where women go to breathe, to heal, to be safe without question. Overriding the will …

They say they care about equality.They say they believe in fairness.They say they’re here for liberation. But watch when they speak up—and who they speak for. Because when girls are …