Women

It whispers to Black people—especially Black women —that we are here to help.To soothe.To teach.To forgive.To make the world softer for others, even when that world has no softness for …

They say:“Now is not the time.”“We’re all suffering right now.”“Don’t make it about race.” But racism doesn’t take a break during a crisis.So why are we expected to? Over and …

If you are silent about your pain, they will kill you and say that you enjoyed it.- Zora Neale Hurston Before there were hashtags.Before there were viral videos.Before the world …

Not every woman who looks like she’s with you is for you. Some women mirror your words, your struggles, your fire for truth—but deep down, they are wearing a mask. …

Some women walk with us in sisterhood—but not in solidarity. They speak our language. Quote the affirmations. Light the candles. Clap at the empowerment conferences. Sit in the women’s circles. …

“I will give you something to cry out about” There is something few people want to talk about—but every Survivor knows it. In systems of abuse and exploitation,there is almost …

“I don’t want to hear you say, ‘Honey, I’m behind you.’ Well, move, I don’t want you back there because you could be 200 miles behind. I want you to …

Women’s rights are not up for elimination.Not now. Not ever. Our rights are not conditional based on someone else’s discomfort.They are not meant to be negotiated away behind closed doors …

People who get confused about what is best for their own lives seem to spend an excessive amount of time telling women what is best for their lives. Please avoid …

“When the truth is too loud to ignore, the world calls it discomfort. We call it survival.” Why do men kill women? Too often, it’s not because of long-standing feuds, …