Tag: womanist
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When Friends Offend Us: A Womanist Reflection on Love, Boundaries, and Belonging
On Saturday, I attended Coffee and Conversations, hosted by Coach Noy. It was a beautiful gathering filled with laughter, love, real talk, and even a few tears. Shout out to Coach Noy for the inspiration to write this post. One of the questions on the table was: Who would you most likely be offended by?…
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Sisters Through It All (Even When the Side-Eye Is Real)
Let’s be honest, sisterhood is sacred, and sometimes just a little spicy. It’s not always soft-focus selfies and perfectly curated brunches. Sometimes, it’s group chats that go silent for a week. Sometimes, it’s side-eyes across the room or long texts with all the punctuation missing (you know that means someone’s feelings were involved). Still, we…
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“I’m Not One of Your Little Friends.”
I remember hearing it clear as day growing up. “I’m not one of your little friends.” If you’re Black, you probably recognize that line instantly. It was the boundary line. The reminder. The reset. It usually came when you got a little too grown, talked back, or started treating your mama like she was one…
For Colored Girls Who Lead 