Category: Female Health and Safety

Black Women Are Not the Mules of the World—Not Then, Not Now, Not Ever
Black women said "no" and the burning crosses came out in force. Soc [...]

Bullies and Cowards: A Natural Alliance in the Abuse of Women and Vulnerable Adults
If there is one thing history, society, and personal experience have [...]

Myth: “If Women Just Spoke Up Sooner, They Could Have Stopped the Abuse”
Reality: Abusers Cultivate Silence, and Society Punishes W [...]

Myth: “Women Are Safe as Long as There Are Good Men Around”
Reality: Women Are Only as Safe as the Boundaries and Protections We D [...]

Breaking the Myth: “Men Don’t Need to Be Trans to Rape Women”
One of the most dangerous and dismissive talking points circulating to [...]
You Shall Not Be Moved by Hate
God does not send lifelines shaped like chains—if it’s choking you, [...]
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. [...]

She Never Saw It Coming: The Danger of Assuming a Man Will Take Care of You for a Lifetime
No woman envisions herself needing the services of a domestic violence [...]

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 [...]
12 Reasons Black Women Have Always Needed Womanism and Feminism
It is so concerning that people who live within community with Bla [...]
Respecting Black Women’s Hair: Embracing Autonomy and Wellness
We don't often speak about the impact that trauma has on hair. Maybe w [...]
Politicians Must Stop Dismissing Us: Women’s Safety is Non-Negotiable
Political leaders must prioritize protecting those rights that women [...]
Our Safety Isn’t a Punchline: Standing Strong Against Ridicule
Women’s safety isn’t a joke. Ain't a damn thing "funny" about it.
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Women & Children Should Never Be Pressured to Lower Their Boundaries for Anyone—No Exceptions
Women and children are often told—explicitly and implicitly—that the [...]
When Power Wants Control, It Takes Over Your Safe Spaces
If you’ve ever survived domestic violence, you already understand how [...]
No More Empty Promises: What It Really Means to Support Prostituted Persons
Supporting Prostituted Persons Means More Than Just Words
"Shaming [...]
9 Reasons Why Making Laws Around Beliefs That Serve a Few While Harming Most is Dangerous
Laws are meant to serve and protect everyone, not just a chosen few. B [...]
When the Truth Ain’t Enough, They Spread Lies: How Rumors Were Used to Silence Civil Rights Women
They built movements.They led revolutions against wrongs, violence, [...]
10 Truths About Grooming: What It Is and What It Is Not
Grooming is a word we hear often, but too many people still misunder [...]

10 Truths About Gynophobia That Might Surprise You
Gynophobia is Not a New Word—It’s Just Been Ignored.Th [...]