“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
Celebrating Adele’s Weight “Loss” Promotes Fatphobia and Misogyny
It is necessary for us to seriously assess and wrestle with why we see Adele’s weight loss as inherently good. TW/CW: This article discusses weight change, dieting, eating disorders, and fatphobia. Adele “lost” (more) weight. I say “more” because when she revealed
Misandry As Praxis In The Face of Misogyny
As long as we live and die under a patriarchal system, misandry can never be a form of oppression. Misandry (noun) — the dislike of, contempt for, or prejudice against men. When I call myself a misandrist, I'm only partly joking.
‘Love Is Blind’ Exposes Biphobia, Heterosexism, and Internalized Shame
The premise alone of 'Love Is Blind' is rife with issues and Diamond and Carlton's relationship exposed many that are worth untangling. CW: This essay has spoilers of the show ‘Love Is Blind’ For several days, Twitter has been set ablaze by
Cankles and Hip Dips: How Bullshit Buzzwords Are Weaponized To Make Us Hate Our Bodies
People often assume that women have been insecure about these buzzwords since time immemorial, but constructed insecurities were manufactured only recently. TW: Discussions of fatphobia and mentions of eating disorders By Stephanie Leguichard In our culture, we're constantly bombarded with the idea