By Holli Holliday and Chantel Mullen, Sisters Lead Sisters Vote "In America, it is still hard to be a woman, and it is still hard to be a person of color. And that's particularly true in the legal profession" - Judge Ann Claire Williams, first Black woman appointed to the US Court of Appeals for…
Political parties at all levels play an instrumental role in elections and Black women need equal access in recruitment, selection, preparation.
Black women have been outfitted with the over-worn label of “backbone” – of the family, of the church, of political or civic organizations. What a misnomer. Truth is we are the essential lifeblood – heart, soul and spirit – that gives these institutions light and legacy. Comrade Sisters: Women of the Black Panther Party By…
It was illegal to teach enslaved people to read. Though savage beatings could result, Black people knew that literacy was a form of resistance that could unlock their bondage and free them from the chains. The first step to freedom was knowledge, not being lulled to sleep or threatened by physical assaults. Today, Florida Governor…
In our inaugural Sisters' Rights commentary, Juanita Barton shares what it means to resist in the "assault on wokeness" in order to preserve Black history.
The New Year brings challenges and anxieties, so we've decided to kickoff 2023 with a gift—a powerful meditation session envisioning joy. Join Olivia Scott in a guided journey claim your joy.
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock’s re-election closes out the 2022 Midterm Election season. His victory reflects ground power activism and investment in the long game.
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock’s re-election closes out the 2022 Midterm Election season. His victory reflects ground power activism and investment in the long game.
This new short film reenacts Fannie Lou Hamer’s address before the DNC nearly 60 years ago. Watch and celebrate as we toast to remember the sacrifices paid for voting rights.
Nkechi Taifa reflects on the impact of the new Viola Davis-led film featuring a group of strong, powerful Black women warriors.