Articles related to "Black Women"
Black Women Leaders of the 1800s
Collected essays explore the influential role of notable black women in 19th-century American society and their legacies.
african american women • african american history • women's studies • minority studies • black studies
Collected essays explore the influential role of notable black women in 19th-century American society and their legacies.
african american women • african american history • women's studies • minority studies • black studies
Black Women for Sale
In ancient Egypt, the goddess Isis epitomized African beauty. The black female body was feminine, strong and elegant. Why are black women today portrayed as sex objects?
black women • sexual exploitation • slavery • sexuality • mammy
In ancient Egypt, the goddess Isis epitomized African beauty. The black female body was feminine, strong and elegant. Why are black women today portrayed as sex objects?
black women • sexual exploitation • slavery • sexuality • mammy
Anita Bunkley's Book Overflows With Confidence
Review of Anita Bunkley's self help book, Steppin' Out With Attitude. Designed to help today's woman assess herself and the path she is walking for her success.
anita bunkley • self help • black women • success stories • assessments
Review of Anita Bunkley's self help book, Steppin' Out With Attitude. Designed to help today's woman assess herself and the path she is walking for her success.
anita bunkley • self help • black women • success stories • assessments
Barbara Smith's THE TRUTH THAT NEVER HURTS
Discussion of Barbara Smith's newest book, THE TRUTH THAT NEVER HURTS: WRITINGS ON RACE, GENDER, AND FREEDOM.
barbara smith • african american lesbians • black lesbians • black women • african american women
Discussion of Barbara Smith's newest book, THE TRUTH THAT NEVER HURTS: WRITINGS ON RACE, GENDER, AND FREEDOM.
barbara smith • african american lesbians • black lesbians • black women • african american women
Black Women and Body Image
In a new book, black women come together to tell their stories of body image and eating disorder-related issues.
black women • body image • african american • eating disorders • stories
In a new book, black women come together to tell their stories of body image and eating disorder-related issues.
black women • body image • african american • eating disorders • stories
FACES: Three Black Women in West Virginia...
In 1928, a woman from West Virginia became the first black woman to serve in ANY state legislature. And black women continued to open the doors in West Virginia politics...
welch • mcdowell county • west virginia • drewry • mitchell-bateman
In 1928, a woman from West Virginia became the first black woman to serve in ANY state legislature. And black women continued to open the doors in West Virginia politics...
welch • mcdowell county • west virginia • drewry • mitchell-bateman
Oprah Winfrey and Halle Berry
Oprah and Halle can never seem to get it right; they're always disappointing the black community. The question is: Why?
oprah winfrey • halle berry • african american women • black women • racism
Oprah and Halle can never seem to get it right; they're always disappointing the black community. The question is: Why?
oprah winfrey • halle berry • african american women • black women • racism
Sex and Race
It is standard practice to look at combined oppression: Race and sex. However, the historical and conceptual connection of race and sex are closer than previosly thought.
sex • race • gender • oppression • femininity
It is standard practice to look at combined oppression: Race and sex. However, the historical and conceptual connection of race and sex are closer than previosly thought.
sex • race • gender • oppression • femininity
Mary McLeod Bethune
As the "First Lady of the Struggle," African American political and social activist Mary McLeod Bethune focused on the struggle for gender and racial equality.
mary mcleod bethune • 20th century african american activism • gender equality • racial equality • bethune-cookman college
As the "First Lady of the Struggle," African American political and social activist Mary McLeod Bethune focused on the struggle for gender and racial equality.
mary mcleod bethune • 20th century african american activism • gender equality • racial equality • bethune-cookman college
Multiple Discrimination in the USA
Unlike that of Europe, jurisprudence in the US has shown a developing recognition of the issue of multiple discrimination.
multiple discrimination • us recognition of multiple discrimination • additive approach to multiple discrimination • intersectional approach to multiple discrimination • judge v marsh
Unlike that of Europe, jurisprudence in the US has shown a developing recognition of the issue of multiple discrimination.
multiple discrimination • us recognition of multiple discrimination • additive approach to multiple discrimination • intersectional approach to multiple discrimination • judge v marsh
Yung Berg vs. Dark Skinned Women
Yung Berg recently admitted to not liking dark skinned women. That is fair enough. What wasn't fair was his choice of words when discussing his preference.
yung berg • young berg • light skin • dark skin • mr. big
Yung Berg recently admitted to not liking dark skinned women. That is fair enough. What wasn't fair was his choice of words when discussing his preference.
yung berg • young berg • light skin • dark skin • mr. big
Two Varieties of Discrimination
There are two recognised ways that multiple discrimination can occur and UK laws fail to protect against either of them.
multiple discrimination • two varieties of multiple discrimination • additive nature discrimination • indivisible nature discrimination • sarah hannett
There are two recognised ways that multiple discrimination can occur and UK laws fail to protect against either of them.
multiple discrimination • two varieties of multiple discrimination • additive nature discrimination • indivisible nature discrimination • sarah hannett
Nana Pouissant -- The first and the last
Discussion of Nana Pouissant of Julie Dash's Daughter of the Dust as the epitome of Black Feminist thought.
african american women • feminism • rape in literature • women's literature • julie dash
Discussion of Nana Pouissant of Julie Dash's Daughter of the Dust as the epitome of Black Feminist thought.
african american women • feminism • rape in literature • women's literature • julie dash
Author Blogs: Women Group Blog
When authors are pressed for time their author blogs suffer for it. These women have found a solution: group author blogging.
jayne ann krentz • suzanne simmons • susanne simmons • stella cameron • lori foster
When authors are pressed for time their author blogs suffer for it. These women have found a solution: group author blogging.
jayne ann krentz • suzanne simmons • susanne simmons • stella cameron • lori foster
Book Review: Breath, Eyes, Memory
A family tradition passed from mother to daughter leads to self-destruction and then freedom for the next generation of womanhood.
immigration • haitian • virginity • rape • black women
A family tradition passed from mother to daughter leads to self-destruction and then freedom for the next generation of womanhood.
immigration • haitian • virginity • rape • black women
Early Women Baseball Players
It may seem hard to believe that women were playing baseball almost as early as men, but they were. It was a crude form of the game, but it would lead to better things.
early women baseball players • vassar baseball • women barnstorming team • philadelphia dolly vardens • first black women baseball team
It may seem hard to believe that women were playing baseball almost as early as men, but they were. It was a crude form of the game, but it would lead to better things.
early women baseball players • vassar baseball • women barnstorming team • philadelphia dolly vardens • first black women baseball team
Eating Disorders in Various Cultures
Eating Disorders don't discriminate. They are a problem in many different races, classes and cultures.
anorexia • bulimia • eating disorders • recovery • body image
Eating Disorders don't discriminate. They are a problem in many different races, classes and cultures.
anorexia • bulimia • eating disorders • recovery • body image
Freedom's Women
Whether arriving as mail-order brides or looking to start their own business, these women came west in search of a better life.
african american • women • west • clara brown • mail-order brides
Whether arriving as mail-order brides or looking to start their own business, these women came west in search of a better life.
african american • women • west • clara brown • mail-order brides
Sojourner Truth, 19th century representative of womanism.
Discussion of Sojourner Truth as a representative of women and African Americans in the 19th century, and of the symbol she has become today. It also discusses her speech, "Ar'n't I a woman" and the ways in which it's publication indicated attitudes toward Truth and toward African American women's participation in the 19th century women's movement.
sojourner truth • woman's movement • 19th century women's movement • womanism • abolitionist
Discussion of Sojourner Truth as a representative of women and African Americans in the 19th century, and of the symbol she has become today. It also discusses her speech, "Ar'n't I a woman" and the ways in which it's publication indicated attitudes toward Truth and toward African American women's participation in the 19th century women's movement.
sojourner truth • woman's movement • 19th century women's movement • womanism • abolitionist
Speaking out against secret fears
This article discusses a friend's decision to speak up about her new battle with breast cancer, with a focus on Audre Lorde's emphasis on the significance of speaking out against secret fears.
silence • fears • breast cancer • audre lorde • african american women
This article discusses a friend's decision to speak up about her new battle with breast cancer, with a focus on Audre Lorde's emphasis on the significance of speaking out against secret fears.
silence • fears • breast cancer • audre lorde • african american women
African Americans Can Develop Eating Disorders, Part Two
This the second part of the article which talks about african americans and eating disorders
african americans • eating disorders • body image • weight
This the second part of the article which talks about african americans and eating disorders
african americans • eating disorders • body image • weight
Dating Outside of One's Race
Interracial dating, when examined with a fine-toothed comb is not as Utopian of a reality as the term suggests. Why do some people interracially date, and with whom?
interracial dating • dating outside of one's race • minorities dating majorities • black men who date white women • mixed marriages
Interracial dating, when examined with a fine-toothed comb is not as Utopian of a reality as the term suggests. Why do some people interracially date, and with whom?
interracial dating • dating outside of one's race • minorities dating majorities • black men who date white women • mixed marriages
NORMA SKLAREK: The First African American Woman Architect
A profile of Norma Sklarek, the first African American woman to become a licensed architect and the first African American woman to be named a Fellow by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
african american women • architects
A profile of Norma Sklarek, the first African American woman to become a licensed architect and the first African American woman to be named a Fellow by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
african american women • architects
Clara Hale: One of The Vocal Minorities
A special for Women's History Month and Black History Month special! Take a look into the life of Clara Hale, a woman who devoted her life to making sure children grew up feeling loved.
black history month • african american women • clara hale • foster children
A special for Women's History Month and Black History Month special! Take a look into the life of Clara Hale, a woman who devoted her life to making sure children grew up feeling loved.
black history month • african american women • clara hale • foster children
Toni Cade Bambara, Empowering the Community that Names Her
This article discusses Toni Cade Bambara's relationship with her community and the ways in which her community informs her writing.
toni cade bambara • african american women writers • women writers • community in literature • african american community
This article discusses Toni Cade Bambara's relationship with her community and the ways in which her community informs her writing.
toni cade bambara • african american women writers • women writers • community in literature • african american community
My Mother's Garden
This article is a celebration of the life of my mother, Minnie L. Harris, a poet, teacher, lecturer, mother, wife, sister, friend.
african american women • african american women's writing • mothers • mothering • minnie lou harris
This article is a celebration of the life of my mother, Minnie L. Harris, a poet, teacher, lecturer, mother, wife, sister, friend.
african american women • african american women's writing • mothers • mothering • minnie lou harris
Nella Larsen
Read Nella Larsen's novels for her take on women's sexuality, race, and the African-American middle class.
nella larsen • harlem renaissance • quicksand • passing • women's writing
Read Nella Larsen's novels for her take on women's sexuality, race, and the African-American middle class.
nella larsen • harlem renaissance • quicksand • passing • women's writing
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
"Meet the Browns" presents a romantic drama about how one woman's loss becomes her gain.
tyler perry's meet the browns • meet the browns movie • angela bassett • madea character • black comedies
"Meet the Browns" presents a romantic drama about how one woman's loss becomes her gain.
tyler perry's meet the browns • meet the browns movie • angela bassett • madea character • black comedies
Alice Walker - Womanist Writer
Discussion of Alice Walker as a writer, her contributions to American Literature, Women's literature, and African American women's literature.
alice walker • women's literature • african american women's literature • african american literature
Discussion of Alice Walker as a writer, her contributions to American Literature, Women's literature, and African American women's literature.
alice walker • women's literature • african american women's literature • african american literature
Women and Hip-Hop: An Unrequited Love?
Hip-Hop has become a male dominated industry. So why do women continue to show love for a genre that doesn't necessarily love them back?
women in hip hop • hip hop women • females r&b hip hop • hip hop videos • history of hip hop
Hip-Hop has become a male dominated industry. So why do women continue to show love for a genre that doesn't necessarily love them back?
women in hip hop • hip hop women • females r&b hip hop • hip hop videos • history of hip hop
Classic Authors: Toni Morrison
A brief biography of Toni Morrison.
toni morrison • black literature • beloved • random house
A brief biography of Toni Morrison.
toni morrison • black literature • beloved • random house
Hate Crimes Legislation- Are They Constitutional?
This article looks at the current federal and state hate crimes legislation and examines the constitutionality of such laws.
hate crimes • law • federal • state • judicial system
This article looks at the current federal and state hate crimes legislation and examines the constitutionality of such laws.
hate crimes • law • federal • state • judicial system
Struggle for Visibility of African American Women's Literature
This article discusses historical attempts to suppress African American women's writings, and the efforts African American women scholars make and must continue to make to ensure the visibility of our work.
african american women's literature • women's literature • african american women • black feminist scholars • black feminism
This article discusses historical attempts to suppress African American women's writings, and the efforts African American women scholars make and must continue to make to ensure the visibility of our work.
african american women's literature • women's literature • african american women • black feminist scholars • black feminism
International Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Information and resources for expat women on International Breat Cancer Awareness month.
breast • cancer • awareness • month • expatriate
Information and resources for expat women on International Breat Cancer Awareness month.
breast • cancer • awareness • month • expatriate
Hip Hop as It Relates to American Culture
An interview/questionaire I did for the Star-Telegram about Hip Hop as it relates to American culture. If any of the questions seemed "asinine" (i'm quoting here) that's because those were the questions that their audience (as their editor put it: older, white and conservative) would want to know the answers to.
hip hop • american culture • hip hop movies • rap • rappers
An interview/questionaire I did for the Star-Telegram about Hip Hop as it relates to American culture. If any of the questions seemed "asinine" (i'm quoting here) that's because those were the questions that their audience (as their editor put it: older, white and conservative) would want to know the answers to.
hip hop • american culture • hip hop movies • rap • rappers
MTV2 to cancel Where My Dogs At?
Music network MTV2 is thinking of canning Saturday afternoon cartoon after an episode parodying Snoop Dogg draws fire.
where my dogs at? • cartoon • mtv2 • controversy • woofie loves snoop
Music network MTV2 is thinking of canning Saturday afternoon cartoon after an episode parodying Snoop Dogg draws fire.
where my dogs at? • cartoon • mtv2 • controversy • woofie loves snoop
Woman on Top at E!
<I>E!</I> put a black woman in the funny seat at <I>Talk Soup</I>, the show that pokes fun at the dysfunctional and oft-times illiterate.
aisha tyler • greg kinnear • talk soup • jerry springer • nurse betty
<I>E!</I> put a black woman in the funny seat at <I>Talk Soup</I>, the show that pokes fun at the dysfunctional and oft-times illiterate.
aisha tyler • greg kinnear • talk soup • jerry springer • nurse betty
Book Boom! Books For You To Check Out
Book Boom..short descriptions of black literature to read.
the good black • paul m. barrett • anita bunkley • emily the yellow rose • preconceived notions
Book Boom..short descriptions of black literature to read.
the good black • paul m. barrett • anita bunkley • emily the yellow rose • preconceived notions
Duke Blue Devils Lacrosse Team
The Duke Blue Devils have always been known as great scholars and sportsmen. With the indictment of two lacrosse players for rape, Duke has earned its evil nickname.
duke • duke blue devils • devils • duke university • lacrosse
The Duke Blue Devils have always been known as great scholars and sportsmen. With the indictment of two lacrosse players for rape, Duke has earned its evil nickname.
duke • duke blue devils • devils • duke university • lacrosse
Ida Wells-Barnett
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
Mary Pickersgill’s American Flag
Mary Pickersgill, during the War of 1812, is commissioned to make an American flag to fly above Fort McHenry
war of 1812 • francis scott key • star spangled banner • american history • fort mchenry
Mary Pickersgill, during the War of 1812, is commissioned to make an American flag to fly above Fort McHenry
war of 1812 • francis scott key • star spangled banner • american history • fort mchenry
Multiple Discrimination
UK law does not yet adequately recognise the plight of those who suffer disadvantage due to discrimination against more than one protected characteristic.
multiple discrimination • failure on uk law to tackle multiple discriminatio • kimberley crenshaw • sexual discrimination • racial discrimination
UK law does not yet adequately recognise the plight of those who suffer disadvantage due to discrimination against more than one protected characteristic.
multiple discrimination • failure on uk law to tackle multiple discriminatio • kimberley crenshaw • sexual discrimination • racial discrimination
Review of Sizzla's "Be I Strong"
Sizzla's most recent VP release is one that will grow on you.
sizzla • anthony b • vp records • be i strong • phillip "fattis" burrell
Sizzla's most recent VP release is one that will grow on you.
sizzla • anthony b • vp records • be i strong • phillip "fattis" burrell
Shirley Chisholm: a true Pioneer
In addition to her ground-breaking 1972 presidential campaign that blazed a new trail, Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to Congress
shirley chisholm • 1972 presidential campaign • first african-american woman • 1972 democratic presidential nomination • maine senator edmund muskie
In addition to her ground-breaking 1972 presidential campaign that blazed a new trail, Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to Congress
shirley chisholm • 1972 presidential campaign • first african-american woman • 1972 democratic presidential nomination • maine senator edmund muskie
SUSIE KING TAYLOR: AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR NURSE
Profile of a brave teenager who nursed wounded soldiers without being paid.
african american
Profile of a brave teenager who nursed wounded soldiers without being paid.
african american
The Color Purple Review
The LA company of "The Color Purple" shines with stand-out gospel songs and an amazing cast of performers.
the color purple • ahmanson theatre los angeles • alice walker • los angeles theater • musical theater
The LA company of "The Color Purple" shines with stand-out gospel songs and an amazing cast of performers.
the color purple • ahmanson theatre los angeles • alice walker • los angeles theater • musical theater
The films of Mike Leigh
An examination at the film-making techniques employed by highly-acclaimed British director Mike Leigh
mike leigh • secrets and lies • naked • topsy turvy • naked
An examination at the film-making techniques employed by highly-acclaimed British director Mike Leigh
mike leigh • secrets and lies • naked • topsy turvy • naked
The Poet's Way of Knowing
Only the truly great get Pulitzers by writing about cubicles, backyards and coffeepots. If "write what you know" still applies, how can the rest of us jazz it up?
poetry • fredy neptune • autobiography of red • les murray • anne carson
Only the truly great get Pulitzers by writing about cubicles, backyards and coffeepots. If "write what you know" still applies, how can the rest of us jazz it up?
poetry • fredy neptune • autobiography of red • les murray • anne carson
UK Anti-Discrimination Legislation
The failure of UK law to adequately address the issue of multiple discrimination has had a threefold adverse affect on claimants.
multiple discrimination • threefold impact of multiple discrimination • pervasive nature of discrimination • failure to tackle multiple discrimination • single axis framework
The failure of UK law to adequately address the issue of multiple discrimination has had a threefold adverse affect on claimants.
multiple discrimination • threefold impact of multiple discrimination • pervasive nature of discrimination • failure to tackle multiple discrimination • single axis framework
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