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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
I, Tina: The Later Years Were Simply The Best

I, Tina: The Later Years Were Simply The Best

The Queen of Rock n’ Roll’s life and career after early fame and deep heartbreak.
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Quintessa Williams
May 31
The Emergence of The Blueprint IV: Blue Ivy Carter

The Emergence of The Blueprint IV: Blue Ivy Carter

A chronological view of her inevitable rise to the world stage.
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ASUS BUTTERFLY
May 30
Microaggressions aren’t just innocent blunders — research links them with racial bias

Microaggressions aren’t just innocent blunders — research links the...

White people are often defensive when they’re called out for these subtle snubs and insults. But researchers have found that…
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The Conversation U.S.
May 28
From Separate Drinking Fountains to Separate Lunch Tables

From Separate Drinking Fountains to Separate Lunch Tables

Society’s continued segregation prevents real racial healing.
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Jeffrey Kass
May 28
“Be the Villian in Other People’s Stories.”

“Be the Villian in Other People’s Stories.”

You will sleep better at night, -promise.
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Mishel Noor
May 27
Tina Turner: The Queen of Rock ‘n Roll ‘n Resilience

Tina Turner: The Queen of Rock ‘n Roll ‘n Resilience

The power of a name.
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ASUS BUTTERFLY
May 27
Black women’s suffering is not a joke

Black women’s suffering is not a joke

Content warning: The following article includes discussion of domestic violence in the context of violence against Black women.
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Shani-Angela Hervey
May 25
50/50 In Relationships Sounds Fair, But Is It Possible?

50/50 In Relationships Sounds Fair, But Is It Possible?

Getting even on the financial responsibility in relationships and the unequal power it conveys
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Quintessa Williams
May 24
This is How My Friend “Quiet Quit” Our Friendship

This is How My Friend “Quiet Quit” Our Friendship

In 2016 I met Clarice. At the time, we were both newlyweds, excited about marriage and what the future had in store for us. We quickly…
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No Ordinary Woman
May 24
We Should Be Celebrating Mo’Nique’s Wins

We Should Be Celebrating Mo’Nique’s Wins

I recently watched Mo’Nique’s long-awaited, well-deserved Netflix comedy special, My Name is Mo’Nique. At the end of the special, I stared…
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ASUS BUTTERFLY
May 24
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