White women are either ignorant or indifferent to how white supremacy uses sexual violence to maintain the oppression of racialized bodies. This essay contains discussions of r/pe and sexual violence It’s not that I don’t like white women, it’s that I can no longer fully trust them. It’s a hard lesson I’ve had to learn...
Tag: R. Kelly
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Don’t Forget That Black Womxn Worked To Make R. Kelly Face Consequences
Those of us who have spent years reading, writing, and hearing stories about R. Kelly’s violence know that this has been a long, long road marked by Black womxn’s activism.
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‘Surviving R. Kelly’ and the Abusers Who Hide Behind Him
We have to remember that this cultural moment is about far more than the despicable things R. Kelly has done, and we cannot allow others to use him or anyone else’s more visible forms of misconduct in order to deflect from their own. This essay contains discussions of r/pe and sexual violence against minors, sexual...
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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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Why It’s Important That We Hold Asia Argento Accountable
Argento shows us that people are capable of being abusive and abused, and her accuser, Jimmy Bennett, also deserves justice. TW: This essay contains mention and descriptions of statutory r/pe In a report published on Sunday, the New York Times reveals that actress Asia Argento made payments totalling $380,000 to actor Jimmy Bennett after allegedly...
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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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Jeffrey Tambor is Trash: Talent and Genius Doesn’t Justify Abuse
There is no such art, no such glorious work of fiction, no such extraordinary performance, that excuses a real-life abuser. By Candice Frederick It’s been a mere eight months since women in Hollywood first brought Harvey Weinstein’s horrid history of sexual assault to the masses, and just as long since the #MeToo movement catapulted to...
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Four People that 80s Babies Need to Leave in 2017
Unfortunately, these four are still abusing their art because we 80s babies won’t let go. It seems that 2017 was the year of revelations for many of us. Middle-aged white women who voted in 2016 found out that they were the reason we have Trump, while black women finally revealed just how much they carry...
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Those Who Protect Men Like Louis C.K. Are Complicit In Their Violence
Louis C.K. and others are able to harass and assault victims because they have teams of people protecting them. [TW: Description of harassment and assault.] The New York Times released their latest piece about sexual assault and harassment, this time Louis C.K. has been outed as a serial perpetrator of sexual harassment, and five women...
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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...