“The main difference between Black people in France and in the U.S. is that in the U.S. people don’t question if you are American. In France you are always questioned.” Rokhaya Diallo—journalist, filmmaker, author and one of France’s most ardent activists—stands at the intersection of race and feminism, shouting through a bullhorn, holding a mirror up…
Category: MOTIVATE
Why Aren’t We Telling Each Other We’re Trying to Make Babies?
Your co-workers are doing it. Your girlfriends are doing it. Celebrities are damn sure doing it. I’m not talking about a diet fad or a makeup trend. I’m talking about trying to make a baby. With 6.1 million women in the U.S. ages 15-44 experiencing difficulty conceiving, the question is—why aren’t we talking to each…
In The SisStar Loop
At times, while doggie-paddling in uncharted waters, I encounter women who hold their knowledge and support close to the vest, offering no tidbit of guidance or counsel. Other times, I encounter women who mother me into advancement in tender ways. While this morning’s experience with a micro-aggression markswoman left me bereft of confidence, it…
Maria V. Luna 