How to Put Down the Superwoman Cape
It's time to change the narrative of what a "strong black woman" is.
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ARCHULETACHISOLM
Writer. Author. Poet.
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- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
Black Women Have Mental Health Concerns Too
Wearing the mask is something Black women are doing every day. The normalized chaos needs to end.
- Jul 27, 2020
- 3 min
Black Women's Pain Is Not Funny
There has been a long-standing thread of disrespect towards Black Women. It's not funny. It has to stop.
- Jun 4, 2020
- 3 min
A Violent Truth: Black Women and Police Violence
Black women's lives matter too. There is a violent truth about Black women and state violence that we must pay attention to.
- Dec 2, 2019
- 3 min
A Beautiful Portrayal of Black Womanhood **spoiler alert**
Queen and Slim depicts an accurate and beautiful portrayal of black womanhood. We are here for it.
- Nov 24, 2019
- 3 min
Believe Black Women
R&B singer Summer Walker reminds us that it's time to stop ignoring the mental health issues Black women face.
- Nov 4, 2019
- 2 min
Anxious While Black
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the United States. Studies show that for Black women, anxiety is more chronic
- Jun 17, 2019
- 3 min
Why The Handmaid's Tale Shouldn't Surprise You
Is The Handmaid's Tale such a far-fetched reality? Why this series shouldn't surprise you.
- May 27, 2019
- 2 min
Black Women Are Not Thy Brother's Keeper
In August of this year, we watched Donald Trump tweet about former reality star and White House aide, Omarosa, calling her a “low life...
- May 9, 2019
- 2 min
#Mayochella: A Bigger Picture
Taylor Swift is puzzling, right? When it comes to her music, you can find yourself getting on board to her catchy songs. There’s a sugary...
- May 6, 2019
- 3 min
When You Realize You're a Black Woman
After Jordyn Woods appeared on Red Table Talk with “Auntie Jada”, Black women were tasked to protect her at all costs. The interview was...
- Mar 7, 2019
- 2 min
A Lesson in Women Helping Other Women
In the days since Jordyn Woods’ interview on Red Table Talk, social media has dissected this situation down to the bare bones. Jordyn sat...
- Jan 18, 2019
- 3 min
R Kelly: What We've Always Known
In 1993, I was a 21 year old junior in college. Music has always been a big part of my life, and back then it was TLC, Boyz to Men, En...
- Jul 31, 2018
- 2 min
The Punch Down
Last Sunday night, 18-year-old Nia Wilson was fatally stabbed by John Lee Cowell on a train platform at the MacArthur BART station. Nia’s...
- Jul 17, 2018
- 2 min
The Silence of Women
In today’s culture, talking is strongly connected to the notion of freedom, equality, intelligence, and honesty. As women, not all of us...
- Feb 7, 2018
- 2 min
The Angry Black Woman Label
In my college days, I served as Black Student Association president. I also wrote for the campus newspaper, so I was often seen and...
- Nov 29, 2017
- 2 min
Black Women are the Most Educated Group
“Education is the way to move mountains, to build bridges to change the world. Education is the path to the future. I believe that...
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