As a child, I deeply resented yet felt responsible for being the “mature strong” one in my family. I wore many masks to disguise my displeasure; however, it was impossible for me to hide chronic ...
Jimanekia Eborn is a sex educator, trauma specialist, media consultant, and host of the podcast Trauma Queen. We spoke to Jimanekia about understanding Black women’s experiences with trauma and the importance of practicing self-care. Jimanekia ...
The story of Saartjie Baartman, known as the Hottentot Venus, is an account of the historical and continued trauma directed at the bodies of Black Women. Saartjie was kidnapped from South Africa and displayed throughout ...
As a Black, fat, trans person, I should be an evangelist for the body positivity movement. Yet, I never saw myself in any of the ads or people that mainstream media get super excited for. ...
Whether your 21st birthday is quickly approaching, or you’re looking back at it in your rear view mirror, it’s safe to say that one’s 21st is something to celebrate!🍾 But beyond the celebrating, there’s so ...
It can be difficult to practice self-love in a society where you’re constantly being deemed unworthy of love as a Black woman. Upspoken is here to tell you that you are deserving of love, not ...
Dearest Love, I can still remember our last moments together. You were distant. I knew our fairy tale was coming to end, but I couldn’t fathom why. I was blinded by love. I told myself ...
As Upspoken women, we love to be prepared, especially when it concerns the bedroom. You never know where the night will take you. Maybe you’re really feeling the vibes with your man that night and ...
Black women are influencers who build social movements, who lead conversations, and who start trends that reach far beyond our community.
Throughout the history of this country there has been an effort to strip community from Black women.
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