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A publication from Medium that centers the stories, poetry, essays and thoughts of women of color.

The ZORA Canon: 100 Best Books by African American Women Authors

The ZORA Canon: 100 Best Books by African American Women Authors

Celebrating more than 150 years of African American literature with 100 books written by African American women
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ZORA Editors
Jan 7, 2020
Not All Black People Look the Same

Not All Black People Look the Same

Pervasive police cases of mistaken identity continue to harm Black people.
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Jeffrey Kass
Jun 9
Reclaiming Our Light: Unraveling Internalized Misogynoir for Black Womenhood

Reclaiming Our Light: Unraveling Internalized Misogynoir for Black Womenhood

(Black Womanhood is inclusive of Black women, femmes, and non-binary persons who identify with Black womanhood.)
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Tai Salih (she/her)
Jun 5
The Hidden Dangers of Cosmetic Surgery Highlights The Death Sentence Over Black Women

The Hidden Dangers of Cosmetic Surgery Highlights The Death Sentenc...

Unrealistic societal standards push Black women into dangerous territory, — it’s time to push back.
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Quintessa Williams
Jun 4
How to Grow Up to Become Like a Child

How to Grow Up to Become Like a Child

Rediscover your inner child and find joy in life again
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Kimberly Fosu
Jun 4
What Da’Naia Jackson Did Next: The Revelations of the Woman Behind Derrick Jaxn

What Da’Naia Jackson Did Next: The Revelations of the Woman Behind ...

Last week Black YouTube was caught up in a tornado — with an EF5 rating, no less. The cause? The exclusive two-part interview of Da’Naia…
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Astra Xavier
Jun 3
Punching Down on Single Moms: A Black American Pastime

Punching Down on Single Moms: A Black American Pastime

For every single mother, there's an absent father, but the latter is often excused from duty.
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Ivylockewrites
Jun 3
Top 10 Most Racist Presidents

Top 10 Most Racist Presidents

A better America means reckoning with our past.
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Jeffrey Kass
Jun 3
“What isYour Purpose?

“What isYour Purpose?

Lessons from an elder
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Mishel Noor
Jun 1
Breath as Liberation: Empowering Black Women and Femmes to Thrive Unapologetically

Breath as Liberation: Empowering Black Women and Femmes to Thrive U...

A few days ago, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a wellness event hosted by the Congress of Black Women ON. Among the…
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Tai Salih (she/her)
May 31
Embracing Womanism: A Path to Love, Resistance, and Healing

Embracing Womanism: A Path to Love, Resistance, and Healing

(Black womanhood is inclusive of trans, femmes, and non-binary (those who identify with it) folks.)
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Tai Salih (she/her)
May 31
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