Tag Archives: Womanism

bell hooks and Melissa Harris-Perry

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Awake BW

Something amazing happened the other day. Black Female Voices: bell hooks and Melissa Harris-Perry. Yes, click that link and settle down for a good listen. The video won’t start until you click on it, so do go ahead and click. … Continue reading →

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The Facts of Life

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Awake BW

I mention this often in my writing. That saying that goes something like this: The winners get to (re)write the history. If you’ve been a critical thinker, and done some self-exploration as well as educated yourself beyond schoolbooks and curriculum … Continue reading →

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Why Feminism Hurts Sometimes

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Awake BW

Womanism. In a nutshell is Black feminism. Some may not know the history behind Womanism, and well we’re all female why not all band together in solidarity and kick some butt? Well that was the idea to be sure, and … Continue reading →

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No Ess No Ette No Trix

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Awake BW

The fight for gender equality continues. And sometimes it can get very exhausting or overwhelming with the scope of things that Must Be Changed. But there are little things you can do when the big picture can sometimes be too … Continue reading →

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