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“This Ain’t Your Momma’s Feminism” (Track 1)

April 1, 2015

Track 1 of the series Feelin’ Myself: Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj on Sexuality, Agency, [M]othering, Identity and Millennial Feminism Feminist- The person who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes. ~Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Black feminist thought takes many forms including writing, music, poetry, and spoken word— all with the common goal of escaping, surviving or opposing systemic oppression (Collins, 11). Still, while there appears to be an inclusive appro[...]

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Feelin’ Myself: Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj on Sexuality, Agency, [M]othering, Identity and Millennial Feminism

March 30, 2015

Intro Hip-Hop culture has long served as a medium for counter discourse, providing a voice for groups and individuals who are often marginalized within mainstream culture and media. In this tradition, women in Hip-Hop utilize the platform to bring awareness to intersectional experiences and issues specific to women of color. In the spirit of the griot, women in Hip-Hop provide a comprehensive account of the history of Black women, the impact of public policy on the lives of Black women and th[...]

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Bad As I Wanna Be: On Finding Feminism Through MC Lyte (and Yes, Beyonce)

October 15, 2014

I recently thought about explaining womanism (feminism) to my toddler niece. Given her age, I would probably say something like, “Feminism means that girls can do anything boys can do.” Of course when she’s older we’ll have more in-depth discussions about intersectionality and the role of women of color in the quest for equity but for now, I just want her to know that girls can do anything that boys can do. Those were my exact thoughts when I discovered feminism. My coming of age in t[...]

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