Why Do Black Men Keep Asking Black Women to Be More Feminine?
The answer is patriarchy—and it’s becoming rampant, from podcasts to everyday discourse
Feminism
The Fear of a Second Black President
Four years of attacks against Kamala Harris aren't lessening, they're picking up. I wonder why?
Ryan Coogler Put 'Wakanda Forever' in the Hands of Black Women—And It Paid Off
The filmmaker delivered a beautiful 'Black Panther' sequel that balances grief, love, feminism, and superhero escapades
Lori Lightfoot Can’t Use Her Identity to Shield Criticism
The Chicago mayor needs to get real about about her ineffective leadership
Do Not Ask a Woman How Many Sexual Partners She’s Had
It’s none of your damn business
A Woman’s Worth Is Not Determined By Her Proximity to a Man
Women like Vanessa Bryant and Lauren…
Men, Do Not Court These 5 Women if Your Life Is in Shambles
Why commitment-phobes need to keep it movin’
Remembering Kobe Now Means Remembering All of Him
A year later, it’s time to contend with the man’s…
The Free Hotline That’s Saving Women’s Lives by Disarming Dangerous Men
The new public resource seeks to save women’s lives in Bogotá by eradicating machismo and providing a safe space for callers
It Wasn’t the Inauguration We Wanted, But We’ll Get Our Joy in 2024
The momentousness of Kamala…
No Country For Tory Lanez
After silence and outright disrespect, it’s time to excommunicate Meg’s alleged shooter for good.
No Country For Tory Lanez
After silence and outright disrespect, it’s time to excommunicate Meg’s…
What Do Black Women Need From Hip-Hop in 2020?
Four women in different parts of the culture discuss how hip-hop can value and embrace them like they deserve
5 Lyrical Appreciations of Beyoncé (Not By Jay-Z), Ranked
Spread love, that’s the B’s B-Day way!
Why Trey Songz Can’t Stay Silent Forever
Allegations have dogged the singer for years — yet, he only tries to discredit those from women without power
Conscious Rappers Can Be Problematic Too
Too many times, a progressive image has crumbled under…
Why Men Are So Bothered By Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’
Your patriarchy is showing, sir
What Women Really Think About Circumcision
Cut. Uncut. We love them all. Most of us, anyway.
The Moment Megan Thee Stallion Learned That People Are Trash
From misogyny to transphobia to…
5 More Superheroes Black Women Should Play, Ranked
CW’s new Batwoman could be just the beginning
Why Do Black Men Keep Failing Black Women?
White folks aren’t the only ones who need to be atoning…
I’m Taking the Week Off. Take Care of Yourselves.
Showing compassion in perilous times
Don’t Miss Out on the Joy of Sex Toys
She might be hiding them in the closet. But she likely does own a few.
Enough
Most men don’t abuse women. The problem that we need to talk about, though, is the men who…
Yes, Women Can Have Sex On Their Period
You’re a grown man, right? Run that red light
The Black Manosphere is Not An Ally To Black Women
In chat rooms and YouTube channels, Black men…
If Your Partner Says She Doesn’t Want to Get Married, She’s Lying
Just because she’s independent doesn’t mean she doesn’t want that ring
RIP Ja’Net DuBois, the First Grown-Ass Woman Gen Xers Fell in Love With
As Willona Woods, DuBois…
Black Men, Watch the Russell Simmons Documentary
After months of controversy, ‘On the Record’ delivers…
Jump Up, Turn Up, Dress Up: The Men Playing Mas at Carnival
Wearing colorful costumes at Caribbean carnivals isn’t just for women — but the gender politics are more complicated than ever