From the #MeToo movement to women coming forward to speak out against Harvey Weinstein’s sexual harassment and abuse to Bill Cosby’s trial for his several counts of…… Read more “Why Do We Care More About Entertainment than the Safety of Black Women and Girls?”
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Time to Pick the Bar off the Floor
A day ago, the TDE force we know to be Kendrick Lamar dropped his new single, Humble, along with a vibrant visual directed by Dave Meyers. Amongst the hype…… Read more “Time to Pick the Bar off the Floor”
The Joy and “Unity” that Anti-Black Misogyny Brings
Recently a video of comedian, George Lopez, has been circling social media. In the clip, it is Lopez at one of his stand-up shows cracking a joke…… Read more “The Joy and “Unity” that Anti-Black Misogyny Brings”
The Harm Behind “Harmless” Jokes About Black Women and Girls
Twitter is a lot of things. Twitter is an accessible app for anyone with a mobile phone. It’s diverse. It’s expansive. There’s different sections of twitter. There’s…… Read more “The Harm Behind “Harmless” Jokes About Black Women and Girls”
Lemonade: Black Womanhood, Black Pain, and Black Joy
Couple of weeks ago, I was scrolling down Twitter, minding my business as per usual, right? A tweet from HBO is retweeted onto my timeline and my…… Read more “Lemonade: Black Womanhood, Black Pain, and Black Joy”
Rape Culture in the Black Community & How it Affects Black Women and Girls
Earlier this month, former police officer Daniel Holtzclaw was, to my surprise, convicted of raping several black women. Following this trial via twitter has been tumultuous for me. Tumultuous,…… Read more “Rape Culture in the Black Community & How it Affects Black Women and Girls”
It’s Not Enough to Say “I love Black Women.”
You know the saying “actions speak louder than words?” Generic, right? But relevant? Yes. Always. You can say one thing but if your actions don’t align, your…… Read more “It’s Not Enough to Say “I love Black Women.””
