This category is dedicated to Free Black Femmes of the past, present, and future. These are Black women and non-binary folks who have shifted the culture and made positive contributions to the community.
Amon Elise is a community organizer, cuddle facilitator, consent guardian, and erotic communicator. They are reshaping Black queer spaces in Los Angeles through the revival of Decadence, a Black and queer-only play party, and LA Cuddle Club, a space for […]
Barbara Lawson of Meet Me in the Dirt shares how grief led her to garden therapy, where she discovered the healing power of nature and the bonds forged through community. A few months ago, I attended a Black Wellness and
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More than fifty years ago, Shirley Chisholm pushed the boundaries of what America thought possible, becoming the first Black woman to run for President. Today, her legacy stands as the foundation for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. This legacy
Yazmin Monet Watkins reflects on her path from aspiring veterinarian to full-time poet, actor, and activist, while navigating her identity as a queer Black woman. I first encountered Yazmin through her days at UCB, where she performed in the comedy
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