People need to see black women, a black lesbian be loudly gender critical. That particular black subgroup (lesbians) is really being eradicated under transgender ideology.
Its frustrating to see so many black women silent about it. MOST BW are not w this transgender wave. Some don't express it bcuz it can easily compromise their work and social status.
This is why TRAs are always trying to compare BW to trans ID males to force some kind of alliance majority of us never agreed to. I fucking hate it.
So be loud, sis. I've been loud about it, too. It gives other permission to speak out and declare boundaries.
These days I feel more rooted in my womanhood than my "blackness", just because I reject the false alliance or coalition that requires me to be "in solidarity" with males who do woman-face.
Fuck that! Idgaf what color these men are.
Can we talk about how black males within these liberal/progressive frameworks are either "super predator" thugs or the most vulnerable damsel in distress the minute he wears a dress.
Lawda Mercy!
Anyways, when I came across your work, it was such a breath of fresh air! I felt so affirmed.
So pleeeasseee do not get discouraged. Keep writing. You are so powerful. Your words are resonating and resounding.
Aww thank you, Khadijah 🥰😭 Your words are so needed too, here and in the world. I agree that we do need to be out here due to all the reasons you mentioned.
There's a split in our community when it comes to this issue and a lot of the well-resourced spaces that specifically cater to black women & lesbians are into the gender stuff, which I think has been the biggest loss for me-that gender ideology is now framed as a "black thing" too.
But yeah the white gaze feels like a weight at times. I don't let it impact what I write but inherently it can feel isolating to be the 'only one'. We also need community and nourishment as a form of keeping our activism sustainable.
I see & appreciate that you are becoming more emboldened with your writing. I hope to create opportunities to platform more of our voices in the future 🌺
I don’t know how I missed that you teach sensual movement! Please, if there’s anything that I can do to offer support or encouragement, please connect with me. There are days when I want to quit. But then I teach and the magic happens. Then the women float out of the room, a little taller and a little brighter and I can’t imagine not doing it. Also, are you located in Berlin, Goddess?
Hi Anjua! Thank you so much for offering support 🌺 I have a rich creative background, and Pole/Sensual Dance is one of them! I totally understand wanting to quit and being energized by your students. I'd be interested to hear what your journey has been like. I used to live in Berlin but now I actually live on the U.S. East Coast and I traverse the major cities like NYC, Philly, DC, and Boston.
I love your writing, you have a special ability to describe the subtle. Most of us move too fast to even notice it. These are, shall we say, “difficult” times. The censorship, which leads to self-censorship, creates an invisible barrier between all of us. Women need to have agency. Too many do not. You have agency and express agency. 🌸
Please never shut up! Your voice is soooo needed.
The white gaze is so real though.
People need to see black women, a black lesbian be loudly gender critical. That particular black subgroup (lesbians) is really being eradicated under transgender ideology.
Its frustrating to see so many black women silent about it. MOST BW are not w this transgender wave. Some don't express it bcuz it can easily compromise their work and social status.
This is why TRAs are always trying to compare BW to trans ID males to force some kind of alliance majority of us never agreed to. I fucking hate it.
So be loud, sis. I've been loud about it, too. It gives other permission to speak out and declare boundaries.
These days I feel more rooted in my womanhood than my "blackness", just because I reject the false alliance or coalition that requires me to be "in solidarity" with males who do woman-face.
Fuck that! Idgaf what color these men are.
Can we talk about how black males within these liberal/progressive frameworks are either "super predator" thugs or the most vulnerable damsel in distress the minute he wears a dress.
Lawda Mercy!
Anyways, when I came across your work, it was such a breath of fresh air! I felt so affirmed.
So pleeeasseee do not get discouraged. Keep writing. You are so powerful. Your words are resonating and resounding.
We need you. I support you.
love 💜🌕💜💜💜🪷
Aww thank you, Khadijah 🥰😭 Your words are so needed too, here and in the world. I agree that we do need to be out here due to all the reasons you mentioned.
There's a split in our community when it comes to this issue and a lot of the well-resourced spaces that specifically cater to black women & lesbians are into the gender stuff, which I think has been the biggest loss for me-that gender ideology is now framed as a "black thing" too.
But yeah the white gaze feels like a weight at times. I don't let it impact what I write but inherently it can feel isolating to be the 'only one'. We also need community and nourishment as a form of keeping our activism sustainable.
I see & appreciate that you are becoming more emboldened with your writing. I hope to create opportunities to platform more of our voices in the future 🌺
I don’t know how I missed that you teach sensual movement! Please, if there’s anything that I can do to offer support or encouragement, please connect with me. There are days when I want to quit. But then I teach and the magic happens. Then the women float out of the room, a little taller and a little brighter and I can’t imagine not doing it. Also, are you located in Berlin, Goddess?
Hi Anjua! Thank you so much for offering support 🌺 I have a rich creative background, and Pole/Sensual Dance is one of them! I totally understand wanting to quit and being energized by your students. I'd be interested to hear what your journey has been like. I used to live in Berlin but now I actually live on the U.S. East Coast and I traverse the major cities like NYC, Philly, DC, and Boston.
I love your writing, you have a special ability to describe the subtle. Most of us move too fast to even notice it. These are, shall we say, “difficult” times. The censorship, which leads to self-censorship, creates an invisible barrier between all of us. Women need to have agency. Too many do not. You have agency and express agency. 🌸
Thank you 🌺
“It’s too grating, and I just want to live the soft life!
I just want to dance, and be free, and snuggle with kitties.
And I do all those things too…
But for some reason, I haven’t been able to keep my mouth shut.”
This this this. I’m witnessing this as a sort of dance…
Yeah, I like that idea. Thank you :-)