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In reply to the discussion: Navigating a 'Crooked Room': Reflections From Black Women on Their Experiences in Progressive Spaces [View all]bravenak
(34,648 posts)41. Did you look around on the internet a bit?
There are quite a few placed where black feminists get together and discuss this stuff. I don't know about bringing it up at work, kinda hard to know what to say. I'm weird so I usually just ask for opinions. I tell people I was discussing an issue and show them an article or two, maybe send a few links. Not everybody is even interested, but usually I get a bite. Hell, I poll people in the line at the grocery store and argue politics with the cable customer service while paying my bill. Good way to make friends.
If you want a few links on the subject let me know. I've been reading alot.
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Navigating a 'Crooked Room': Reflections From Black Women on Their Experiences in Progressive Spaces [View all]
bravenak
Feb 2015
OP
I believe I understand what I just read in the article, but frankly I'm not sure.
BlueJazz
Feb 2015
#2
Is the bottom line: We Black women are not recieving the respect and help from ...
BlueJazz
Feb 2015
#5
"If intersectionality is not a part of feminism, then I guess I'm not a feminist.
F4lconF16
Feb 2015
#10
"I ruined the entire movement by voicing the concerns of black women." Wow. You know, it's sad ...
BlueJazz
Feb 2015
#12
"Those women were hella strong." From reading about their lives, if they can't get someone...
BlueJazz
Feb 2015
#17
"I think it's best to discuss stuff, rather than be silent so as to not offend."
brer cat
Feb 2015
#19
I know. I had to go back and seriously read articles on this to figure out wtf.
bravenak
Feb 2015
#22
Thanks for the links. I added them to my Favorites List. Also, bravenak, please
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2015
#44
Lolol ... yes, blue/black. I think it depends a lot on the monitor/screen/processor.
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2015
#48
I saw it and seems to me that I have experienced all of that as a white woman
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2015
#55
Yes, I understand now. That was not right. It is good that conversation is started.
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2015
#58