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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
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.
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.)
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.
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
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…
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.
Ivylockewrites
Jun 3
Top 10 Most Racist Presidents
Top 10 Most Racist Presidents
A better America means reckoning with our past.
Jeffrey Kass
Jun 3
“What isYour Purpose?
“What isYour Purpose?
Lessons from an elder
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…
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.)
Tai Salih (she/her)
May 31
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