The Smurfette Principle
The Smurfette Principle. What is it? For starters, the Smurfette Principle comes from a form of sexism called "androcentrism." This...
If Women Ruled the World
Not very long ago, the idea of women ruling the world seemed slightly impossible. Now with all the women in power, achieving the idea...
Black Women in Academia
"Being black and a woman and an academic is a metaphysical dilemma" - Ntozake Shange Today many Black female scholars are making strides...
Briana Blackwell
I had the pleasure of meeting this extraordinary young lady at the Peace Walk 2017. I was greatly impressed with all she was doing in the...
Women and Men - Are They Now Equal
According to an article published in the Guardian by Nikki van der Gaag (2014), women are better off today, but still far from being...
Lend My Voice to Racism
"To be a racist in a racist society is to be normal; to reject racism, denounce lynchings, and to fight for Black political and economic...
Child Marriages
Thousands of children in the United States under the age of 18 marry adult men. But how is this possible? And why is it possible?...
Women of Color - Original Activists
Question: Do Women of Color need White women to be their activists? Before we answer that question, let's take a look at a few things....
Issues Affecting Women Around the World
Women account for half the world's population but still continue to face hardships that affect our well being and lives. The following...
The Ghost In Our Society
"Single women are now the most potent political face in America" - Rebecca Traisten "Singlehood has emerged as an intensely ritualized...
