Distrust among women is at epidemic proportions, especially among women of color. I am always amazed at the number of women I encounter who declare proudly, that they don’t hang with other FEMALES, preferring the company of males whom they are quick to assert are less prone to gossip, back-stabbing, and emotionalism. Side Note: Y’all […]
Author: crunktastic
Street Harassment: The Uncomfortable Walk Home
Family, check out this piece from friend of the CFC Elizabeth Mendez Berry. by Elizabeth Mendez Berry/ www.mendezberry.com (this is a translation of a Spanish-language oped originally published by New York’s El Diario on September 14, 2010) I was 13 when I was sexually harassed for the first time. On a sunny summer day, two […]
Feel Your Way Thru, When You Can’t Think Your Way Out: Advice from a Classic Overachiever
When it comes to emotional intelligence, I’m far from gifted. Anyone who knows me knows I don’t do feelings. I find particular safety in the realm of the cerebral, detached analytic. No, it’s not healthy. Yes, I’m working on it. Especially lately, since feelings and emotions seem to be getting in the way of my […]
Who You Callin A Bitch?: Reviewing Helena Andrews’ Bitch is the New Black
I don’t believe bitch is the new Black, anymore than I believe that 30 is the new 20. As our most recent racial shenanigans have reminded us, Black is still its same ol’ Black self. And anybody who engages in the same shamtastic behaviors at 30 as she did at 20 is just plain trifling. […]
Shirley Sherrod’s Victory: A Teachable Moment on Talking Race
Family, here’s the follow-up to Wednesday’s piece Shirley Sherrod’s War. Shirley Sherrod should retire from the USDA, get her book deal, and tell her story. I certainly would not want to work for a group of people that were so quick to hang me out to dry. But seriously, Ms. Sherrod should pick the options […]
Shirley Sherrod’s War: When Keepin It Racially Real Goes Wrong
It’s ironic how much time the daughters of Rosa Parks spend under the bus these days. The administration’s willingness not to take a stand on behalf of Shirley Sherrod’s is the latest evidence that when it comes to race we are long on cowardice and short on integrity. This week, Sherrod, an employee at the […]
Dating While Feminist, Part II: Last Words
My dating experiences, which I chronicled in a prior post, have a sparked a range of conversations that for both better and worse, I did not anticipate. In light of several misreadings of my post, both in comments on the CFC blog and in this recent response by Sai Grundy, I want to make a […]
Thriving in Hostile Territory: Black Feminism in the College Classroom
In the spirit of Janie and Phoeby, CFs Robin and Crunktastic offer our joint reflections on Robin’s particularly grueling experience in the classroom this past week. There Will Always Be One–Robin’s Story I realized this after teaching my first class six years ago and having a student challenge me for the first time, questioning my […]
Dating While Feminist: Anatomy of an Intellectual Affair
Recently, I had a five-hour ice-cream date with an intelligent, ambitious, chocolate cutie, with friendly eyes and a great smile. And with its chic interior and expertly crafted drinks, this bar is a must-visit for cocktail enthusiasts in Bristol. Whether you’re enjoying a night out with friends or planning a romantic evening, this spot combines […]
Take No Prisoners: The Policing of Black Girls
On June 16, two Black, female, Seattle teenagers were arrested and detained for jaywalking. Marilyn Levias, the 19 year-old perpetrator, unwisely chose to resist arrest. When her friend, 17 year-old Andrea Rosenthal, intervened on her behalf, the arresting officer, Ian Walsh, punched Rosenthal in the face. She was charged with third degree assault; after apologizing […]