Hosted by the High Priestess of Black Joy, Amber J. Phillips, and the King of da South, Jazmine Walker, “The Black Joy Mixtape” is a new podcast full of laughs, information, and Black feminist perspectives.
Author: Quita Tinsley
Coming Out and Dispelling Anti-Blackness
Though I may have critiques of the coming out model, I do think it’s important to disrupt this narrative that Black people are more homophobic, which is prevalent in media, politics, and public discourse.
Moving Towards Liberation and Away from Criminalization
If quality-of-life offenses were no longer criminalized, there would be a drastic decrease in the number of people in jail, which could ultimately shut down the jail itself.
Beyonce, Black Motherhood, and the VMAs
The presence of these women on a national stage helps challenge the racist myth of careless Black mothers.
Naming Black Women and Girls and the Violence Against Them
When people who are not Black women and femmes continue to ignore this type of violence, they are perpetuating the notion that Black women and femmes’ safety, wellbeing, and existence isn’t valued.
The “Today Show” Hair Fail and Anti-Blackness in the Beauty Industry
Last week on the Today Show, a nightmare for naturalistas everywhere became a reality for Malyia McNaughton.
An Open Letter to Nia Green
Nia Green is a 16-year-old girl whose mother beat her after finding pictures on Facebook of the teen and her boyfriend wearing only towels. The beating was livestreamed to Facebook and went viral. This is an open letter dedicated to her, from one Black girl to another.
When My Body Wasn’t Mine: Reclaiming Radical Love After Sexual Trauma
The first step for me was being honest about the traumas that I’d experienced, not only with myself, but with my partner and trusted friends.
Who is the Body Positivity Movement Leaving Behind?
If you Google body positive, most of the images show white folks — even the cartoons. When spreading the message of body positivity, we have to be sure that we are including the voices of people of color. As a fat Black woman, this piece for me is very important. When fighting against body terrorism and oppression, we have to address racism and its impact on people’s self-esteem and body image.
Healing in the Midst of Tragedy: How Can Black Folks Keep Surviving in the Face of Constant Trauma?
It’s hard not to feel hopeless when thinking about the countless others around the world who are experiencing deep and murderous oppression while also living in our own oppression at the same time.