Herstory/History

Her name was Marzieh Nieri. She was 23 years old. Marzieh said she fought back when a man attempted to sexually assault her. The man died from his injuries. Iranian …

 She demonstrated wisdom across a lifetime. She died a wise woman. And still people took advantage of her and her people. She Was Wise. They Broke Their Word.   Wambli Autepewin, …

 updated from June 7, 2025 There’s a quiet lie that echoes through many women’s lives.A lie whispered in silence. Repeated in prayer. Spoken with eyes closed tight. It goes something …

I have been talking about “institutional betrayal” and women and I wanted to acknowledge Dr. Jennifer Freyd who is credited with coining the phrase. “Institutional betrayal” describes how trusted institutions …

Women are not the problem to be solved. Their objections may be telling us where the conversation still needs work. A woman is filling out a form at the doctor’s …

For generations, women fought to move the line forward: toward safety, freedom, education, economic independence, bodily autonomy, and the right to move through the world without asking permission. But progress …

The photograph is quiet. The courage behind it is not. Sometimes people use: “It never happened to me…” “He never did that to me…. “I never heard of this happening …

You are not special, shiny, or goat-adjacent because you get verbally aggressive towards women around sports. As an advocate, I grew to despise “big game weekends.” You come into the …

Black Americans have seen this rhythm before. There are periods when Black American faces, voices, and stories become highly visible. Film. Television. Music. Publishing. Advertising. Fashion. News. Sports. Awards. Then …

updated from March 11 2025 We can respect individuals while remaining honest about patterns. Those two things are not enemies. We cannot fix what we refuse to face. And when …