Damsels in Distress
When white women are uncomfortable, Black people suffer.
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ARCHULETACHISOLM
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Jun 8, 20203 min read
Forgotten Ranks #SayHerName
Two years after graduating high school, I made the decision to join the Army. It wasn’t an easy one to make but I needed money for...
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.
Jan 13, 20204 min read
The Problem With Loni's Logic
Let's talk about the problem with Loni Love's logic about why black men cheat.
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 8, 20193 min read
It's Time to Stop Policing Women's Bodies
T.I. just made us realize more than ever how important it is to stop policing women's bodies.
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
Oct 10, 20193 min read
What Does Amber Guyer's Case Teach Us About Accountability?
Amber Guyer's conviction has left many with mixed feelings, especially when it comes to accountability and forgiveness.
Jun 27, 20192 min read
She's Not My Type
Trump continuing to say that "She's not my type" suggests that there is a certain type of woman that is worthy of being raped.
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.
Jun 10, 20192 min read
Tips for Effective Networking
Dreading your next networking event? Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your next one.
Jun 3, 20192 min read
Say That!
It's time to get that self-talk in check!
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 16, 20193 min read
When Did Marriage Become a Conversion?
I wasn’t one of those little girls that dreamed about being a wife and mother. As a matter of fact, I wrote in my high school yearbook...
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...
May 2, 20193 min read
A Time of Reckoning
In 1991, I was a naïve freshman in college trying to find my place in the world. I had a headful of dreams but wasn’t quite sure how...
Apr 29, 20192 min read
5 Black Women Poets You Need In Your Life
National Poetry Month occurs every April and was inaugurated in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. It has grown to be the largest...
Apr 25, 20193 min read
About That Being Mary Jane Finale...
In 2017, BET announced that instead of a fifth season of Being Mary Jane, they’d be offering us a two-hour finale movie. I remember being...
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