The Story of Kemba Smith Pradia
May we continue to be reminded and never forget that women in prison (most of whom have survived painful abuse and violence) are indeed human beings.& [...]
The Architecture of Sound & Soul: Celebrating Marlena Shaw This Black Music Month
When we talk about the giants of Black music, certain household names instantly clear the room. But there is a specific, sacred tier of artistry occup [...]
Affirmations for Women Beyond Respectability
I am worthy because I am human, not because I fit someone else's definition of a "good woman."
I do not have to earn my dignity. It belongs to me.
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šæ 10 Affirmations for Healing (Even If It Doesnāt Feel Like It)
Dear Courageous One:
These are designed to speak directly to the heart, especially in moments of doubt, quiet strength, or unseen growth:
āE [...]
š¼ 10 Signs Youāre HealingāEven If It Doesnāt Feel Like It
A love note to the Survivor whoās doing the hard work of rising, even when it doesnāt look or feel perfect.
Healing doesnāt always look the way we [...]
The Bold Choice to Live AND Thrive
Tyka said I could, so I did. -Prince (Tyka Nelson was Prince's sister who recently passed away)
Notice how people speak about sacrifices made for art [...]
18 Things You Didn’t Know were Invented By Black Women
Just because some people try to keep you unsung doesnāt mean your melody is lost. āInnovation is my inheritance, and I multiply it daily. [...]
Survivor Affirmations: You Are Not Too Late for Your Own Life
Maybe the life you imagined for yourself was supposed to happen by now.
That is the part we don't always say out loud.
You thought you would hav [...]
Somatic Healing and Ancestral Wisdom: How the African Diaspora Heals Trauma Through Movement
Before the world started using words like "somatic experiencing" or "nervous system regulation," our people were already experts in the science of sur [...]
Finding Freedom Through Movement: How Dance Becomes a Healing Journey from Abuse šāØ
So, the fabulous Eartha Kitt was a triple threat. Dancer, singer, and actor. She was also a Survivor.
By every reasonable understanding of the word,Ā [...]
The Real Flex is Being Optimistic Despite How Much Darkness You’ve Endured
I seen sunlight learn to dance through the stormās language.......
Thereās a rhythm in the rubble that donāt need approval,joy in the smoke when th [...]
Affirmations for Children Told to Stay Silent to Protect Culture
From SurvivorAffirmations.com
They told you to stay quiet so we could look strong.They told you to smile so we wouldnāt make people uncomfortable [...]
India.Arie Sings “I Am Light”: Plus 10 of Her Affirmations
"I Am Light" ā India.Arie
The Vibe: A holy, minimalist prayer. Stripped down to just acoustic guitar and vocals, you are not your piecesāyou are di [...]
Sound, Spirit, and Survival: How Alice Coltrane Held Sacred Space
āš½ For SurvivorAffirmations.com
Some Survivors find their way through words.Some through silence.And someālike Alice Coltraneāfind their way through [...]
Nell Carter: A Voice That Refused to Break
When I was a child, Nell Carter was one of my favorite entertainers. She still is. I had to share her with millions of other people though.
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Why Does He Get Angry When Youāre Happy? When Your Joy Becomes a Problem in a Controlling Relationship
Inspired by.......
Why womenās laughter has long been treated as a threat | Psyche IdeasĀ
Posted by Amy Diehl, Ph.D on X.com
Th [...]
Survivor Affirmations: Solidarity is Reciprocal
Where did people get this bizarre idea that solidarity doesn't require respect and reciprocity...at a minimum?
If you are able, you defin [...]
BLACK GIRLS WE GREW UP WITH šŗš¤
Before many of us knew the word ārepresentation,ā we knew the feeling.
We knew what it meant to turn on the television and see a Black girl there.
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Lessons from Pam Grier’s Memoir for Survivors
updated from December 2024
I love it when women tell our own stories in our own words!
When Pam Grier's memoir came out...I [...]
šæJosephine Baker: She Refused the Limits Placed on Her Body
JosĆ©phine Baker was born in the United States.She knew segregation.She knew what it meant to be looked at and notĀ seen.
So she left.
And inĀ Parisā¦ s [...]
Soul Train: Where art became cross-cultural language
Soul Train. Soullll Train. The hippest trip in America.
Ā I was in front of my television nearly every Saturday morning and pouted when I couldn't be. [...]
Before You Yell āCocaine,ā Learn What 1980s Black Joy Looked Like
The adults around us didn't even have "McDonald's money" when cheeseburgers were four for a dollar. How do you figure everyone had "cocaine money?"
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