Articles related to "Black Women"
"Poetry is not a Luxury"
Discussion of Audre Lorde's essay, "Poetry is Not a Luxury."
• audre lorde • african american women • black women • black women writers • african american women writers
Discussion of Audre Lorde's essay, "Poetry is Not a Luxury."
• audre lorde • african american women • black women • black women writers • african american women writers
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 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
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, Body Image
African-American women talk about their skin, hair, hips, lips and other parts.
• black women and body image • african american women and body image • eating disorders • african-american women talk about their bodies • stories
African-American women talk about their skin, hair, hips, lips and other parts.
• black women and body image • african american women and body image • eating disorders • african-american women talk about their bodies • stories
Celebrating African American History through literature
In Celebration of African American history month, this week's article celebrates writers whose work contributes to African American communities
• african american history month • african african women • black women • black history month • black women writers
In Celebration of African American history month, this week's article celebrates writers whose work contributes to African American communities
• african american history month • african african women • black women • black history month • black women writers
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
KAY LIVINGSTONE: Activist and Radio Host
Kay Livingstone's name is not well known to most people but she played an important part in the fight for equality for Canada's women of minority.
• black history month • canadian women in history • suite 101 • suite101.com • mary alward
Kay Livingstone's name is not well known to most people but she played an important part in the fight for equality for Canada's women of minority.
• black history month • canadian women in history • suite 101 • suite101.com • mary alward
Online Book Clubs and Where We Gather Online: African American Book Clubs, and More
How to find *quality* online book clubs that focus on African Americans in general and Women specifically.
• book clubs • african american women • black women
How to find *quality* online book clubs that focus on African Americans in general and Women specifically.
• book clubs • african american women • black women
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
This Bridge Called My BAck
A review of This Bridge Called My Back - writings by radical women of color Edited by Cherríe L.Moraga and Gloria E. Anzaldúa Expanded and Revised Third Edition, published by Third Woman Press
• review • feminism • black women • third woman press
A review of This Bridge Called My Back - writings by radical women of color Edited by Cherríe L.Moraga and Gloria E. Anzaldúa Expanded and Revised Third Edition, published by Third Woman Press
• review • feminism • black women • third woman press
Aren't I a Woman: Celebrating as Black and Female
Discussion of African American women's historic inability to separate who we are as Blacks and who we are as women as we celebrate African American history month and women's history month.
• black women • african american history • women's history • sojourner truth • womanism
Discussion of African American women's historic inability to separate who we are as Blacks and who we are as women as we celebrate African American history month and women's history month.
• black women • african american history • women's history • sojourner truth • womanism
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
Finding New Ways to Honor Classic Traditions: African American Women's Literature in 2004 and Beyond
Where is this topic going? Find out where we'll start, and how we can be in resonance about where the journey should go from there.
• black • balck • african american • women • woman
Where is this topic going? Find out where we'll start, and how we can be in resonance about where the journey should go from there.
• black • balck • african american • women • woman
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
Profile: Suzanne Brooks of Sacramento
A brief profile of a true American hero -- Ms. Suzanne Brooks of Sacramento, CA.
• suzanne brooks • women's history • women's history month • black women • african american women
A brief profile of a true American hero -- Ms. Suzanne Brooks of Sacramento, CA.
• suzanne brooks • women's history • women's history month • black women • african american women
Quicksand and Passing: Are you the Next Nella Larsen?
Outside of describing a sexual act or fantasy are there any women writers addressing the issue of black female sexuality on a psychological basis, the effects of societal pressure in sexual behavior, the struggle to gain intimacy between two people of African descent, the power of marriage? Are there any African american women writers currently working on a novel that discusses this theme?
• african-american • african • american • black • woman
Outside of describing a sexual act or fantasy are there any women writers addressing the issue of black female sexuality on a psychological basis, the effects of societal pressure in sexual behavior, the struggle to gain intimacy between two people of African descent, the power of marriage? Are there any African american women writers currently working on a novel that discusses this theme?
• african-american • african • american • black • woman
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
Sonia Sanchez, honoring our ancestors
Discussion of Sonia Sanchez and her emphasis of making connections with our ancestors.
• sonia sanchez • african american women • black women • ancestors • women
Discussion of Sonia Sanchez and her emphasis of making connections with our ancestors.
• sonia sanchez • african american women • black women • ancestors • women
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
Toni Cade Bambara II
This article continues to discuss the reciprocal relationship of Toni Cade Bambara and her community in empowering each other.
• toni cade bambara • african american women's literature • afro american literature • african american literature • women writers
This article continues to discuss the reciprocal relationship of Toni Cade Bambara and her community in empowering each other.
• toni cade bambara • african american women's literature • afro american literature • african american literature • women writers
Ma'am: Women Share their Feelings
Women share their experiences of, and feelings about, being called "ma'am."
• ma'am • women share their feelings • is "ma'am" a sign of respect • label for women • of a certain age
Women share their experiences of, and feelings about, being called "ma'am."
• ma'am • women share their feelings • is "ma'am" a sign of respect • label for women • of a certain age
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa. When she was young, she was captured by slave traders and brought to Boston. She was purchased by John Wheatley, as a personal maid for his wife. Never could the Wheatley's have realized that Phillis, as they named her, would one day be the first African-American published poet in the U.S.
• phillis wheatley • black poet • african american • mary alward • mary m alward
Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa. When she was young, she was captured by slave traders and brought to Boston. She was purchased by John Wheatley, as a personal maid for his wife. Never could the Wheatley's have realized that Phillis, as they named her, would one day be the first African-American published poet in the U.S.
• phillis wheatley • black poet • african american • mary alward • mary m alward
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