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.
Outlet: Feministing
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.
Self Care to Self Loathing and Back Again
Although I have grown to accept my body in many ways, the pressures of society and the weight of patriarchy make this a journey. A journey that has its ups and downs.
Lessons on the 10 Year Anniversary of My Abortion
For the past four years I have shared my abortion story with thousands of people; from cab drivers and rally attendees, to abortion patients who stayed at my home while traveling for their abortion and people on the Internet. It’s a weird feeling to talk about my abortion, a deeply personal experience, with strangers, but it’s actually quite comforting.
Appropriate Cultural Appreciation
It’s an ongoing problem, but what do we do about it?