Womanism/Feminism

History likes to tell it as if Salem was a fever dream about broomsticks and black cats. That has always been the cover story. You need one when you are …

Belief vs. Fact — What’s the Difference? 1. What is a Belief? Definition: A personal conviction, opinion, or interpretation that someone accepts as true — even if it can’t be …

The objectification of Black people doesn’t stay on screen.It follows us into courtrooms, hospitals, shelters, and survivor services—places where safety should be the priority, not perception. Too often, when a …

In recent years, the responsibility for keeping peace, avoiding danger, and anticipating harm has landed—again—squarely on women’s shoulders. Not because women are the cause of harm, but because women are …

Because safety isn’t about luck — it’s about strategy. In July 2017, a 14-year-old girl was raped twice in one night.The first attack happened in a secluded part of Witton …

⚖️ “But His Parents Divorced…” As an advocate for victims of violence, abuse, and rape; I’ve sat in enough courtrooms to know this:When a white defendant stands accused, mainstream America …

How American Media Became a Gatekeeper of Perception—Not Progress 🧠 1. From Visibility to Commodification After the Civil Rights Movement forced open the doors of public visibility, media did not …

“You looked fine.” “I saw you on television.” But what if that wasn’t me?What if I wasn’t on television? Maybe it was Will Smith. Or Oprah. Or Bill Cosby.Famous. Smiling. …

(No matter how many awards, episodes, or characters say otherwise) 🎭 Television Is Entertainment—Not Protection TV is not systemic change. TV is not a shield from injustice. TV is not …

🧨 The Dangerous Myth: “We Were All Getting Along”   From the 1980s through the early 2000s, a comforting myth took hold: “We were united.”“There was harmony.”“Everyone was represented.” TV …