Avoiding the “Angry Black Woman” Syndrome

Guest post: By J. Brown Banks Though I love being a woman of color, we sometimes have a hard road to travel . Sisters are often misunderstood. Our men (and other cultures) often view us as being “too strong“, and yet ironically, many of us have had to “be” strong in order to head single-parent [...]

Feminine in Black

Feminine in Black 　Your Shona beauty shines softly, boldly Vicki Ward 2002 Its intensity makes me gasp My eyes bathe in your rich ebony color, Your smooth texture The polished stone you are. Your image is striking and bold Reflects what is within me. You are above all else, feminine. What appears as a pose isn’t [...]

Please Join us in February For Black History Month

You’ll find the words and works of African-American writers  across the world. Join us as we celebrate our history and our future.  If you’d like to be featured as well, please check out our Guest Blogger Guidelines.