Have A Seat, Bigots: No Self-Respecting Swirl-Mind...

To said bigots, I present this empty stadium. It may take you awhile to work your way around. You might have to miss a couple of days of work. There m... READ MORE

How Do Black Women Respond When Someone “Pul...

This post is a bit tricky because it deals with the issue of intersectionality. I strongly suggest people read up on the term and who is impacted. I ... READ MORE

Why We Don’t Talk About Black Men: ...

I think in order to better understand why black men as a topic come up in BW-centric and BWE spaces, you must understand why they do not come up. ... READ MORE

All The People Crying About Letters And Conspiracy...

Being aware of the tricks and attempts at manipulation sent your way is certainly a must, but this doesn't require you get angry or fearful. Simply si... READ MORE

The Five Stages of Black Woman Grief, Part 2: Barg...

Toni continues the series...... READ MORE

To Whom It May Concern: Black Skin Is ...

Ms. Abdullah is a single mother from the Bronx who prior to her shot at modeling stardom was working three jobs to care for her family. She is a very ... READ MORE

The Five Stages of Black Woman Grief, Part 1

I have observed behaviors in black women, self included, that made me think of the Kübler-Ross model or "Five Stages of Grief". Many black women have... READ MORE

Recognizing the Necessity and Importance of Dark-S...

I was not prepared for the response to the first part of this post. I was not prepared to think of myself according to my skin shade rather than as si... READ MORE

Episode VI: Return of the Memo for the Ongoing Bat...

Emperor Kneegrowplease has attempted to execute Order What-The-Cuss, a mental override code intended to stop the flow of persons joining the Rebellio... READ MORE

Damaged vs. Damaged Beyond Repair vs. Work-in-Prog...

Question: What are some other ways to differentiate between someone who is "damaged beyond repair" and a "work in progress"?... READ MORE

Monogamy Isn’t A Condom: What You Don’...

It isn't enough to pretend that your being with one guy is enough to save your life and your womb. Because it's not. Get tested often, and always use ... READ MORE

Macho Little Black Girls Part II: Machoism Kills&#...

"I do strongly suspect that this behavior is a sadistic attempt to encourage black women into a mentality and lifestyle that "protects them" from bein... READ MORE

You Can Date A White Guy….Just Remember To S...

Ladies, you can live your life, live it well, and not feel there's anything wrong with it. You deserve happiness if you seek happiness. You don't have... READ MORE

Why I don’t call myself a “fe...

"I want no part of any group, system or structure that sells the lie of being equal partners in striving to overcome inequality and oppression while ... READ MORE