Though many black women were conflicted about the way they felt about participating in the…
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How This Photo From The Woman’s March in Washington Sums Up The White And Black Feminist Divide
The person or people who snapped this photo needs an award. From the white women…
Real Beauty Moment: Women’s March in Boston
From Washington to South Africa, the Women’s March had more than 600 sister marches across…
#SayHerName: Honoring Sandra Bland One Year After Her Death
Sandra Bland was like any other woman. She took lots of selfies, she spoke out…
Zendaya Coleman Addresses Colorism: ‘I Don’t Face the Same Struggles as a Woman With Darker Skin’
Zendaya Coleman has been enjoying cover star status for popular magazines like ESSENCE and Cosmopolitan…
Why Everyone Is Calling This Protest Photo Powerful
Maybe it’s the subtle lift of her dress brought on by a light wind. Or…
Why #BlackLivesMatter’s Alicia Garza Won’t Publicly Support Hillary Clinton
Melissa Harris-Perry sat down with Black Lives matter Founder, Alicia Garza to discuss shoes, social…
Read Jesse Williams’ Full BET Awards Speech
Jesse Williams stole the show at the BET Awards last night. The Grey’s Anatomy actor…
#BlackGirlMagic: This 19-year-Old Graduated College Despite Her Battle With Crohn’s Disease
Like many young black girls, 19-year-old Nyla Smith from New York loves to stay active,…
Is The Face Of Young Black Feminism Light Skinned And Biracial?
It’s true–The face of the young, celebrated, modern-day black feminist is light skinned, or biracial. …