#black-women

#black-women

Ana Maria Goncalves' election as the first Black woman to the Brazilian Academy of Letters is being celebrated widely and represents progress in literary diversity.

This personal narrative critically examines how the dominant ideology of "whiteness" permeates institutions, impacting Black women's wellbeing through anti-black racism and institutional policies.

The program celebrated 'Honoring LGBTQ+ Black Women Leaders & Allies', with standing-room-only attendance, featuring inspiring speeches and performances to honor community leaders and allies.

In uncertain times, it's crucial to protect and nurture our mind, body, and spirit as acts of resilience against anxiety and fear.

Rev. Karri Turner encouraged Black women to pause for a time of Sabbath, suggesting a need to disengage politically to rest amidst ongoing struggles.

"Half the time you don't even know we gone. We not on the news, there aren't any posters, and there's nobody looking for us," said Dr. Ayodele Nzinga.

"We have to be twice as good for half as much," Gantt said. "Now, Black women will stop being gaslit by society when we say we have to work twice as hard and we have to be overqualified."

In her 2020 essay, Erika Stallings explores how many Black women navigate corporate environments, initially being treated as 'office pets' before becoming scrutinized 'threats' when achieving power or excellence.

When Bristeria Clark went into labor with her son in 2015, her contractions were steady at first. Then, they stalled. Her cervix stopped dilating...she said she wishes she had had a doula for one-on-one support through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.