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The Violence Happening in Ferguson Is More Than Physical
Within days, Ferguson, and along with it Black-American hearts and minds everywhere, seemed to implode. I know mine did.
Riots and Research: What a 1968 Report on Urban Unrest Has to Do With Ferguson
“What happened?” “Why did it happen?” “What can be done to prevent it from happening again?”
What Black Women in West Philadelphia Had to Say About Women’s Equality Day
When I think about Women’s Equality Day, I reflect on the power and significance of Black women exercising their right to vote.
The Real Work of Rosa Parks: Not Just Refusing to Move to the Back of the Bus, But Combating Sexual Violence
Black women stand at the intersection of two well-developed ideologies in America.
The Danger of Parental Notification of Abortion Laws
August 15th marks the one-year anniversary of Illinois’ enforcement of the Parental Notification of Abortion Law of 1995
The Media’s Role in Attaining Justice for Black and Missing Persons
This lack of regard for the safety of Black people and the protection of our rights is symptomatic of the established order of white supremacy in this country, which must be dismantled.
Report: Racial Discrimination Severely Undermines Black Women’s Health
It’s no secret that Black women are more likely than others to experience negative maternal health outcomes.
Equal Pay Day for (Some) African-American Women
What is Equal Pay Day for African-American Women, you may ask? It’s the estimated date that the average Black woman would have to work until to earn the same annual income that men (inclusive of all races) earned in 2013.
Honoring #IdasLegacy: A New Generation Must Fight Social and Economic Injustice
On July 16th we celebrated the birthday of fearless social justice activist, suffragist, politician, and journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett.