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Aug 17, 20202 min read
How to Put Down the Superwoman Cape
It's time to change the narrative of what a "strong black woman" is.


Aug 10, 20202 min read
Black Women Have Mental Health Concerns Too
Wearing the mask is something Black women are doing every day. The normalized chaos needs to end.


Jul 27, 20203 min read
Black Women's Pain Is Not Funny
There has been a long-standing thread of disrespect towards Black Women. It's not funny. It has to stop.


Jun 4, 20203 min read
A Violent Truth: Black Women and Police Violence
Black women's lives matter too. There is a violent truth about Black women and state violence that we must pay attention to.


Dec 2, 20193 min read
A Beautiful Portrayal of Black Womanhood **spoiler alert**
Queen and Slim depicts an accurate and beautiful portrayal of black womanhood. We are here for it.


Nov 24, 20193 min read
Believe Black Women
R&B singer Summer Walker reminds us that it's time to stop ignoring the mental health issues Black women face.


Nov 4, 20192 min read
Anxious While Black
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the United States. Studies show that for Black women, anxiety is more chronic


Jun 17, 20193 min read
Why The Handmaid's Tale Shouldn't Surprise You
Is The Handmaid's Tale such a far-fetched reality? Why this series shouldn't surprise you.


May 27, 20192 min read
Black Women Are Not Thy Brother's Keeper
In August of this year, we watched Donald Trump tweet about former reality star and White House aide, Omarosa, calling her a “low life...


May 9, 20192 min read
#Mayochella: A Bigger Picture
Taylor Swift is puzzling, right? When it comes to her music, you can find yourself getting on board to her catchy songs. There’s a sugary...


May 6, 20193 min read
When You Realize You're a Black Woman
After Jordyn Woods appeared on Red Table Talk with “Auntie Jada”, Black women were tasked to protect her at all costs. The interview was...


Mar 7, 20192 min read
A Lesson in Women Helping Other Women
In the days since Jordyn Woods’ interview on Red Table Talk, social media has dissected this situation down to the bare bones. Jordyn sat...


Jan 18, 20193 min read
R Kelly: What We've Always Known
In 1993, I was a 21 year old junior in college. Music has always been a big part of my life, and back then it was TLC, Boyz to Men, En...


Jul 31, 20182 min read
The Punch Down
Last Sunday night, 18-year-old Nia Wilson was fatally stabbed by John Lee Cowell on a train platform at the MacArthur BART station. Nia’s...


Jul 17, 20182 min read
The Silence of Women
In today’s culture, talking is strongly connected to the notion of freedom, equality, intelligence, and honesty. As women, not all of us...


Feb 7, 20182 min read
The Angry Black Woman Label
In my college days, I served as Black Student Association president. I also wrote for the campus newspaper, so I was often seen and...


Nov 29, 20172 min read
Black Women are the Most Educated Group
“Education is the way to move mountains, to build bridges to change the world. Education is the path to the future. I believe that...
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