Black Women's Empowerment

05 Feb 13

Are Black Women ‘In’ Right Now?

From Michelle Obama to Kerry Washington to Beyonce, black women are LITERALLY taking over everything. And it is pretty darn awesome....

29 Jan 13

Commentary on the Crooked Room: Shame on You Black...

Speaking of shaming......

27 Jan 13

Are You Willing to Be A Full-Time Activist For Bla...

Just how much are you willing to take on?...

15 Jan 13

Why Do Some Black Women Reject Self-Improvement?

I’ll warn you right now that this will sound harsh but I hope that you can hear the caring message I’m trying to send. I think Blac...

13 Jan 13

Messages from ‘Django Unchained’: The ...

Jenn breaks it ALL THE WAY DOWN!...

law, business, discrimination, society, culture, working, professional behavior, stereotypes, college,

08 Jan 13

Is Your Boss a “Bitch?” Eight Types to...

It's humpday. Are you contemplating calling in sick because your boss is a bitch? Then you DEFINITELY want to read this....

30 Dec 12

Commentary on the Crooked Room: You Mad Sapphire? ...

Ever had someone declare your anger? Without your input? Well, that's because you're an angry black woman, a Sapphire to be exact. Melissa Harris-Perr...

30 Dec 12

Do We Care About Our Afro-Latina Sisters?

Here in America even we black folks take things for granted. We have had our civil rights movement behind us for decades and though the struggle conti...

29 Dec 12

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 ...

18 Dec 12

Cheer up! Black women have much to celebrate becau...

Another day, another study on black women and interracial dating that sounds a little depressing. BUT these studies should not be taken as the receive...

11 Dec 12

Commentary on the Crooked Room: Mammy, Oh Mammy, W...

In the “crooked room,” we've met the Jezebel. Now, let's meet her polar opposite: the Mammy....

03 Dec 12

The Superwoman Complex: Deepak Chopra Breaks Down ...

Innate social messaging systems tell Black women that they have to overcome, challenge, beat, and win every single thing they do. And, the Superwoman ...

02 Dec 12

Fighting Back Against Street Harassment (part two)

“AY! AY! AY!” ...