Michaela Coel And Netflix’s Problem With Empowered Black Women
Michaela Coel turned down Netflix's offer because she recognized her worth. She questioned the ways they planned on exploiting her and found a better plan. People always say to “know your worth.” “Recognize your value.” “Stand in your power.” “Don’t settle
Can Y’all Leave Black Girls Like Marsai Martin Alone?
Black girls' existence, like Marsai Martin's existence, is hyper-scrutinized in an effort to break them and their spirit. This essay mentions sexual violence and discusses r/pe culture "Protect Black girls," they said. It’s always a nice exercise in imagining the fantastical when
Let’s Not Be So Quick to Deify Angela Davis
We should be wary of deifying Angela Davis. Deification strips people (but particularly Black people, and especially Black women) of our humanity. “Why?” I’m like 99.9% sure this is what you, dear reader, thought as soon as you read this title. But,
How Misogynoir Shows Up In Our Lives: A Wear Your Voice Reading List
Properly addressing misogynoir requires the dismantling of both patriarchy and white supremacy, as well as uprooting capitalism and colonialist thought. Our politic at Wear Your Voice has always been and will forever be rooted in an intersectional feminism because we recognize
“Not all Black men,” They Insist. To That I Say, Prove It.
I witness Black folks of marginalized genders pleading with Black men to protect us, and I am completely devoid of any hope that they will. “Black men internalized the white man’s opinion of Black women." — ASSATA SHAKUR I would turn this world