We Shouldn’t Have To Say This: Breasts, Areolae, and Nipples Vary In Appearance
It’s critical that we call out and interrogate the misogynoir at the forefront of people’s reactions to Cardi B’s breasts. By Sherronda J. Brown and Lara Witt We really shouldn’t have to even say this, but it’s a fact that breasts, nipples,
Kim Parker, The “Sassy, Fat Black Friend” Trope, And The Pervasiveness Of Fatphobia In Media
Kim Parker, and all the other "sassy, fat Black friends" who came before her, are there to make us laugh, but not for us to take seriously as characters or human beings. By Sydneysky G. As many of us revisit Moesha on
Black Women Have Long Celebrated Their Sexuality Through Music
From Lucille Bogan in the 1930s to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion today, Black women have long celebrated their sexuality. Hess Love's "Heauxin' Blues" playlist proves this. Black sexuality has been celebrated in song for generations. Suffice it to say,
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