Voices of Protest: We Won’t Be Silenced!
Through the ages, Black women have been told to quiet down; to shut their mouths or soften their tone. And an equally long and unbroken tradition has reigned: Black women refusing to be silenced.
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Prime Time 55+ Spotlight: A’Lelia Bundles
We’re honored to spotlight A’Lelia Bundles, Emmy-winning journalist, acclaimed biographer, and fierce champion of Black women' s history.
Preserving History: Making Harlem’s Legacy Unavoidable
In the heart of Harlem, where Black culture, resilience, and brilliance have thrived for generations, one organization is fighting to ensure that this legacy is never forgotten.
Unapologetically Ours: How Black Women Are Reclaiming Space and Shaping the Future
Unerased spoke with five powerful Black women from diverse sectors to explore how Black women can claim their space and ensure a thriving future.
Rebuilding the Ballot Box: The Journey to Voting Rights Restoration for Formerly Incarcerated People
Amid the complex and often discouraging landscape that denies formerly incarcerated people a second chance, the Clean Slate Initiative stands out as a transformative force for justice and inclusion.
From Incarceration to Advocacy: Kemba Smith Pradia’s Unyielding Fight for Voting Rights and Justice
Kemba Smith shares her harrowing journey through the criminal justice system and highlights the broader issues of mass incarceration and felony disenfranchisement.
Missy Elliott’s “The Rain” is the First Hip-Hop Song Sent to Space
In a testament to her pioneering spirit, Missy Elliott became the first hip-hop artist to have a song sent to space.
“Small d” Democrats Demand Full Citizenship
It is in the spirit of Fannie Lou Hamer and countless Black women small “d” democrats who sacrificed blood and determination, that we hail the nomination of Kamala Harris.
The Joys and Challenges of Forging New Frontiers
Black women’s travel holds promise and peril. We share a few experiences of life’s journeys.
Queering the Future: Black Women Pushing the Culture to Inclusion
This month Unerased | Black Women Speak celebrates the Pride of Black Music with a hearty homage to the influence of queer Black women artists whose voices were never silenced or erased.