“This femme wants pastel colored hair, preferably lavender.” It was such a simple Facebook…
Outlet: The Body is Not an Apology
Unapologetically Owning the Stereotypes and Nuances of Me
As a Black, queer, fat woman, I’m constantly aware of how I navigate most spaces. I’m constantly determining whether I can talk about my girlfriend. I’m constantly wondering whether I can eat what and how I want. And I’m constantly aware of how I’m speaking, from my tone to the words that I’m saying.
You are Enough: A Love Letter to Young Me
In honor of International Women’s Day, YouTube launched the global initiative #DearMe, a compilation of women on YouTube sharing words of wisdom with their younger selves. So, in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, I have been inspired to write a love letter to my younger self.
Self-Care and Social Justice Work
As someone who is doing social justice work, I know that I have to take care of myself in order to be able to keep going.
Ain’t We Femme?
Being in queer women spaces, I realized that many folks identified as stud, boi, femme, lipstick lesbian, and other gender identities. It was really amazing to be in community with people who were proud of their gender presentations and gladly pronounced them as part of their identities.
Our Faves Can Be Problematic
Can you think of a time when you were talking to someone, and you were ready to break down something problematic that a third person did, and the person you were talking to completely shut down the conversation because of their love and admiration for that other party?
How I Survived the Big Chop
I remember sitting in my grandma’s kitchen waiting for the hot comb to heat…
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