When did women lose the ability to define “female” based on sex—and who made that call? Name them. In nearly every community, there are and always have been questions around: …
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Black Truth-Telling on Violence Was Never the Problem
“I’ve never seen or heard of anything like this!” Black people have been telling the truth about violence for a long time. Not for attention. Not for spectacle. …
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If Your Argument Needs Blackface, It’s Already Weak and Shifty
You can’t force moral concern by disrespecting another group.That contradiction collapses your message. This use of blackface (actually carrying it out by smearing yourself. Not debating, as we all do. …
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Why Blaming Porn Alone Won’t End Violence Against Women
When we treat symptoms as causes, harm finds new ways to grow. When we face the root, we begin to change what is possible. When We Make Porn the …
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Pornography Didn’t Start the Fire: A Clear Look at History, Power, and Violence
With war, comes murder and rape Pornography is often blamed as the reason violence—especially violence against women—has escalated. That sounds clean. It sounds decisive. It feels like an answer. But history …
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When Words and Actions Don’t Match: Why Women Must Trust What People Do, Not Just What They Say
For years now, a message has echoed across schools, workplaces, and social media campaigns: Be kind.Be nicer.Be more understanding.Be more compassionate. On the surface, kindness is a beautiful value. Many …
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Why Forgetting the Wisdom of Elders Weakens Movements — And How Honoring Them Strengthens the Future
“A river that forgets its source will soon run dry.”— African proverb There is a scene in The Women of Brewster Place where the women get fed up with being …
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The Patriarchy’s Secret Weakness | Why Withdrawal Works (video by Therese)
“Misogyny doesnt show up as hate, it shows up as expectations” Patriarchy is not just a system of laws. It is a ghost we keep alive by feeding it. In …
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The Neuroscience of Political Tribalism | Why You Can’t Think Straight
You saw it too. I was watching clips from Jesse Jackson’s homegoing service. Then all of a sudden, people who openly despised this man and ALL that he stood for …
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Gratitude to Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon
by TGJPby TGJPupdated from February 1, 2025 Music is healing. Music is power. Music has the power to change the world. On many, many, many a day when danger, threats, …