When Christianity and Feminism Don’t Get Along
The following is part of a real text conversation that took place February 2, 2012. ME: Did u know the “punishment” for men who rape virgins in the O.T. is they get a bride at a discount? Bill1phd: Well… there was also a death penalty if the virgin was engaged ME: But only if she [...]
A Women’s Equality Day Wish List
Note: Some of this has been amended from the KFW Hot Flash weekly newsletter that went out Friday, Aug. 24. In 1971 the U.S. Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day. The date was selected to commemorate the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote after nearly 100 years [...]
Best Reads Week 8.25.2012
Since I haven’t done this in a couple weeks, and I’ve spent several nights of the past week up late, eyes glued to my computer screen, it’s time to share the week’s best reads, and one video. The Atlantic’s Ta-Nehisi Coates hit the nail on the head with “Fear of a Black President.” Part [...]
God’s gift of rape?
The following is a real* text conversation that took place on February 24, 2012, between me and @Bill1phd, who describes himself as an “Educated Christian Progressive Liberal and PROUD American.” (FYI, he lives up to it, and he also has a PhD in world religion.) ME: Did you watch The Daily Show last night? I [...]
Why I Feel Bad About Being Good To My Body
Earlier this week, I had the honor of being a guest contributor on The Writeous Babe Project, where Javacia Bowser shares her life as a blogger, writer and southern fried feminist. I confess that my obsession with fitness may not be entirely healthy, especially when I know it’s not my looks that will get me [...]
It’s in the GRITS
The full name of this blog is Redbone Afropuff & Black GRITS. I generally ignore the part after “and” because intellectual property law is complicated, and I don’t want to get sued, but writing a memoir has been making me think constantly about how being a Black Girl(s) Raised In The South is part of [...]
Talking feminism on TV
UPDATE 8/25: Watch the full broadcast here. I’ve promoted this appearance like crazy on Facebook and Twitter, but somehow, I left it off my own blog. On Aug. 17, I was on Connections with Renee Shaw, which is broadcast on KET. The broadcast will air again tomorrow, Aug. 19, and a few more times after that. On [...]
Best reads week 8.11.2012
A new goal for this blog is to direct you to some of the best pieces available online about issues pertaining to black women or women of color. When I’m so moved, I’ll share my reactions and insights, too, if I think they’re unique enough. Funny that this article on EBONY.com includes Lolo Jones among [...]
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