After co-opting #MeToo, white feminists and liberals continued to frame sexual assault as individual instances rather than as a systemic issue. TW/CW: This article discusses sexual assault, victim-blaming, anti-Blackness, and anti-indigeneity. As the Tara Reade allegation came to the forefront in recent months, several proponents of “Believe Women” demonstrated that they do not, in truth,...
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The Black Patriarchy is Wrapped Up In The Dehumanization Of Black Women
The “Black man’s image” is not, never has been, and never will be more important than the safety of Black women. This essay contains discussion of sexual violence against minors and child pornography Black men find new ways to tell the world they hate Black women every day. It’s hard to talk about this. Not...
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Supporting Garbage People Like Johnny Depp Makes You A Misogynist
As long as our culture refuses to hold the Depps of the world accountable, there will always be women like Heard who will be tasked with watching their abusers prosper. [TW/CW: discussion of domestic violence, rape culture and mentions of sexual assault.] New York Magazine’s July 27th, 2015 cover is still as harrowing as it...
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Why Tiffany Haddish’s Comments About Bill Cosby Aren’t Funny
For Tiffany Haddish to make light of Cosby’s wrongdoing is nothing short of disappointing. The situation is no laughing matter. By Jessica Dulaney Fresh off the release of the hit film Girls Trip, comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish has been charming audiences around the world while working the press circuit. She appeared on Jimmy Kimmel...
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Things We Shouldn’t Forget When We Talk About OJ Simpson
Black men like OJ Simpson, Bill Cosby, and R. Kelly are able to navigate a society that demonizes the color of their skin and achieve some sense of the American Dream. By Rachael Edwards Last week, it was announced that OJ Simpson will be released on parole on Oct. 1 after his hearing. He has served...
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No, Cosby Daughters, Your Dad Hasn’t Been “Publicly Lynched”
Bill Cosby is all the wonderful things his daughters said: “Civil rights activist, advocate for children, philanthropist, talented entertainer” — and a rapist. These descriptions will never be mutually exclusive. Bill Cosby’s daughters, Erinn and Ensa, appeared on the New York radio show The Breakfast Club this week — and tried to make their father look look...
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Bill Cosby Sues Seven Women Accusers For Making Him “Lose Business”
On Monday, Dec. 14, Bill Cosby filed a counter-suit against seven of his women accusers for defamation, essentially accusing them of character assassination. According to an MSNBC report, the new filing alleges the women accusers caused Mr. Cosby “emotional distress.” To this was added additional charges of “false allegations” and “illegal ‘interference’ with his show business career.”...
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The Death of America’s Favorite Dad, Bill Cosby Character Heathcliff Huxtable
Update, February 17, 2017: Bill Cosby won a court victory Thursday when a U.S. District Judge threw out a defamation case one of his accusers filed against him. In the suit, Katherine McKee claimed that Cosby had defamed her by calling her a liar and an extortionist. McKee also claims Cosby sexually assaulted her in the 1970s....