The most chilling quote of this story is, “Women are being killed because they are women.”
Author: Lisa
The Hyde Amendment
Why do reproductive rights look different for womyn of color? I began asking this question a long time ago and I’m starting to understand the answers. A resource. A heads up. Helpful reading. Wherever you are on the spectrum of reproductive issues, this is something to be informed about.
The Failing State of Native American Women’s Health
Learning. It’s a painful thing, isn’t it? The fact of the matter is that the debate around reproductive rights spans so widely and it rarely is told from the perspective of segregated, disenfranchised, disempowered, abused, ostracized, illiterate, poor, mentally or physically challenged, lesbians, or womyn of color. Beyond abortion, most US citizens still do not […]
Trafficking Across the Border Lines
According to the Center for Women Policy Studies, 640,000 women are trafficked in to the United States for forced labor and sexual exploitation. Check out this great resource, your state’s laws, and some reports that outline the atrocities that are inflicted upon millions of girls and women in this modern day slavery.
Hands
Picture taken by unknown photographer A friend was recently married in India and the images of her wedding sent over email were just breathtaking. The traditions, rituals, and color of her celebration are so beautful, so unique from anything I’ve ever experienced. This picture of Shoba’s hands stunned me. I had to share it. Love, […]
Stop REacting, and Just Start Acting
So you wanna do something. You wanna do something that helps this Movement. So many folks have been asking, “What can I do?” Here’s a start:DONATE TO AN INTELLIGENT, INSIGHTFUL, ENERGIZED WOMYN BLOGGER OF COLOR WHO IS TRYING TO GET TO THE ALLIED MEDIA CONFERENCE! BFP has organized a list of bloggers who need funding […]
Education, Immigration Issues
Out of School, Out of Luck: California’s Immigrant Youth Face Uncertain Futures Over a quarter of million immigrant youth are out of school. “Children are the future.” If you believe this overused quote, which I personally do, what does this mean for our future, for their future? The cycle of poverty, racism, and unfulfilled potential […]
It’s Here! The Erase Racism Carnival!
The Angry Black Woman is hosting this carnival. Again, more power for your heart and stimulation for your brain. Get clicking.
It’s Here! Carnival of Radical Action
To hear some of the most progressive and powerful voices on the internet, check out the Carnival of Radical Action posted here. I am simply in gratitude and amazement over the incredible voices and wisdom of so many. There are wonderful links to many fantastic women of color bloggers. Check it out!
Spiritual Inclusion
And because I am a trampoline-bouncing advocate for standing up to binary camps and labels, this specific call in the Reproductive Rights debate struck a chord with me. Though it doesn’t address the issue in the usual angle I like (WOC being in the thrust of the issue), I do resonate with the need for […]