I want my feminism to be a feminism of daydreaming. I want my feminism to believe in the transformative power of imagining the impossible. I want my feminism to stop chasing this faux equality that puts us on the race to be better managers of exclusion and, instead, gives us the possibility of re-thinking a future where we no longer have underclasses within the underclass. I do not want any more of this reactive feminism that is devoted to creating opportunities for the few that are allowed in detriment of the millions whose only role is to cheer other women’s success in the name of sisterhood. I want a feminism of utopias and imagination.

Then, maybe, we will be able to have it all. Even though probably, “all” would be something entirely different than how it is defined today.
Flavia Dzodan - We cannot have it all because we no longer have dreams (via glitterlion)

deliciouskaek:

sooolondon:

dassitright:

Black female rappers/r&b singers have done more for me in terms of sexuality/sexual expression than mainstream feminism ever could. Listen intimately to the lyrics of this song, Ms. Howard ain’t playing about her sexual affirmations and lifestyle. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song:

Let me lay it on the line
I got a little freakiness inside
And you know that the man
Has got to deal with it
I don’t care what they say
I’m not about to pay nobody’s way
‘Cause it’s all about the dog in me

Do you hear that? I mean, do you REALLY see what she’s saying? She’s basically saying idgaf about what you think about my sexual expressions, you will fucking DEAL WITH IT. Why? Because the only person it matters to is me, it is “ALL ABOUT (the dog in) ME”. Further confirmed in the last two lines of the chorus:

I got a freaky secret, everybody sing
‘cause we don’t give a damn about a thing

Also love how towards the end of the song, the male voice in the background sings:

One to the two, to the two, to the three
Adina, do you want to get freaky with me?

It’s the fact that he is asking her if she would like to ‘get freaky’ with him, and not demanding that she does, further reinstating that regardless of whatever ‘freakiness’ is being discussed, it all ultimately rests and centers around the issue of consent, which is where the song ends.

BOOM!

Bikini kill, who? 

welp

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radicalspacerobot:

gaelfeminista:

“Hey beautiful. I want to give you all my love… and I understand that as bell hooks says, that includes care, affection, responsibility, respect, commitment, and trust.”
   
I can’t even
You win the internet
I’m out

radicalspacerobot:

gaelfeminista:

“Hey beautiful. I want to give you all my love… and I understand that as bell hooks says, that includes care, affection, responsibility, respect, commitment, and trust.”

I can’t even

You win the internet

I’m out

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mermaidsofcolor:

Artist Afua Richardson
tangledupinlace:

drfoo:

The Mermaid queen . Dr. Foo is crawling out of the wreckage of her sickly metal lungs.
( I’ll have prints for sale soon on my brand spankin new site :] once i stop coughing…)

The talented and everso stunning Katie West linked me to this and OMG LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL SHE IS. HER TAIL IS THE BEST HER HAIR IS THE BEST EVERYTHING. I hardly EVER see mermaids of color. So excited


have i ever mentioned how much i want a mermaid tattoo?

mermaidsofcolor:

Artist Afua Richardson

tangledupinlace:

drfoo:

The Mermaid queen . Dr. Foo is crawling out of the wreckage of her sickly metal lungs.

( I’ll have prints for sale soon on my brand spankin new site :] once i stop coughing…)

The talented and everso stunning Katie West linked me to this and OMG LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL SHE IS. HER TAIL IS THE BEST HER HAIR IS THE BEST EVERYTHING. I hardly EVER see mermaids of color. So excited

have i ever mentioned how much i want a mermaid tattoo?

gaelfeminista:

“Hey beautiful. Sometimes, I think about the false virgin/whore dichotomy that our society has constructed, and it makes me want to cry with you.”

good goddess, and i thought it couldn’t get better than feminist ryan gosling. gael feminista! yessss

gaelfeminista:

“Hey beautiful. Sometimes, I think about the false virgin/whore dichotomy that our society has constructed, and it makes me want to cry with you.”

good goddess, and i thought it couldn’t get better than feminist ryan gosling. gael feminista! yessss

WOMANIST (As coined and defined by Alice Walker from ‘In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens: Womanist Prose’ Copyright 1983.)

1. From womanish. (Opp. of “girlish,” i.e. frivolous, irresponsible, not serious.) A black feminist or feminist of color. From the black folk expression of mothers to female children, “you acting womanish,” i.e., like a woman. Usually referring to outrageous, audacious, courageous or willful behavior. Wanting to know more and in greater depth than is considered “good” for one. Interested in grown up doings. Acting grown up. Being grown up. Interchangeable with another black folk expression: “You trying to be grown.” Responsible. In charge. Serious.

2. Also: A woman who loves other women, sexually and/or nonsexually. Appreciates and prefers women’s culture, women’s emotional flexibility (values tears as natural counterbalance of laughter), and women’s strength. Sometimes loves individual men, sexually and/or nonsexually. Committed to survival and wholeness of entire people, male andfemale. Not a separatist, except periodically, for health. Traditionally a universalist, as in: “Mama, why are we brown, pink, and yellow, and our cousins are white, beige and black?” Ans. “Well, you know the colored race is just like a flower garden, with every color flower represented.” Traditionally capable, as in: “Mama, I’m walking to Canada and I’m taking you and a bunch of other slaves with me.” Reply: “It wouldn’t be the first time.”

3. Loves music. Loves dance. Loves the moon. Loves the Spirit. Loves love and food and roundness. Loves struggle. Loves the Folk. Loves herself. Regardless.

4. Womanist is to feminist as purple is to lavender.

Alice Walker’s definition of  “Womanist” from In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens: Womanist Prose copyright 1983.

SUPPORT the completion of: ALICE WALKER: BEAUTY IN TRUTH

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so-treu:

animalstalkinginallcaps:

STOP TELLING ME TO ‘CHECK MY PRIVILEGE’ AND LISTEN TO WHAT I’M SAYING! WE’RE SUPPOSED TO HAVE SOLIDARITY AS WOMEN! IT’S THIS KIND OF PETTY INFIGHTING AMONGST POCS AND WHITES THAT PREVENTS US FROM MAKING PROGRESS IN THE FACE OF GENDER-SPECIFIC INSTITUTIONAL OPPRESSION! WE CAN’T WORRY ABOUT HOW DIFFERENT RACES EXPERIENCE THE TYRANNY OF THE PATRIARCHY! OUR OPINIONS AND SUFFERING ARE DIFFERENT BUT THEY ARE ALL EQUALLY VALID! IT’S ONLY MEN’S OPINIONS THAT DON’T MATTER! YOU HAVE TO SEE THAT!

there aren’t enough gifs in the world to capture my thrill at the sheer perfection of this

so-treu:

animalstalkinginallcaps:

STOP TELLING ME TO ‘CHECK MY PRIVILEGE’ AND LISTEN TO WHAT I’M SAYING! WE’RE SUPPOSED TO HAVE SOLIDARITY AS WOMEN! IT’S THIS KIND OF PETTY INFIGHTING AMONGST POCS AND WHITES THAT PREVENTS US FROM MAKING PROGRESS IN THE FACE OF GENDER-SPECIFIC INSTITUTIONAL OPPRESSION! WE CAN’T WORRY ABOUT HOW DIFFERENT RACES EXPERIENCE THE TYRANNY OF THE PATRIARCHY! OUR OPINIONS AND SUFFERING ARE DIFFERENT BUT THEY ARE ALL EQUALLY VALID! IT’S ONLY MEN’S OPINIONS THAT DON’T MATTER! YOU HAVE TO SEE THAT!

there aren’t enough gifs in the world to capture my thrill at the sheer perfection of this

Since the notion that we should all forsake attachment to race and/or cultural identity and be “just humans” within the framework of white supremacy has usually meant that subordinate groups must surrender their identities, beliefs, values, and assimilate by adopting the values and beliefs of privileged-class whites, rather than promoting racial harmony this thinking has created a fierce cultural protectionism. — bell hooks, “Killing Rage”  (via bhavitavyata)

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Black male sexism has undermined struggles to eradicate racism just as white female racism undermines feminist struggle. As long as these two groups, or any group, defines liberation as gaining social equality with ruling-class white men, they have a vested interest in the continued exploitation and oppression of others. — bell hooks (Gloria Watkins)

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[image text: 10 Top Tips to End Rape
Don’t put drugs in women’s anyone’s drinks
When you see a woman  person walking by herself themselves, leave her  them alone.
If you pull over to help a woman someone whose car has broken down, remember not to rape them.
If you are in a lift and someone gets in, don’t rape them.
Never creep into someone’s home through an unlocked door or window, or spring out at them from between parked cars, and rape them.
USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM! If you are not able to stop yourself from assaulting people, ask a friends to stay with you while you are in public.
Don’t forget: it’s not sex with someone who’s asleep or unconscious - it’s RAPE!
Carry a whistle! If you was worried you might assault someone ‘by accident’ you can hand it to the person you are with, so they can call for help.
Don’t forget: Honesty is the best policy. If you have every intention of having sex later on with the person you are dating regardless of how they feel about it, tell that person directly that there is every chance that you will rape them. If you don’t communicate your intentions, they may take it as a sign that you do not plan to rape them, and inadvertently feel safe.
Don’t rape.]
dumbthingswhitepplsay:

WILL REBLOG THIS FOREVER

uhmmm yes

[image text: 10 Top Tips to End Rape

  1. Don’t put drugs in women’s anyone’s drinks
  2. When you see a woman  person walking by herself themselves, leave her  them alone.
  3. If you pull over to help a woman someone whose car has broken down, remember not to rape them.
  4. If you are in a lift and someone gets in, don’t rape them.
  5. Never creep into someone’s home through an unlocked door or window, or spring out at them from between parked cars, and rape them.
  6. USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM! If you are not able to stop yourself from assaulting people, ask a friends to stay with you while you are in public.
  7. Don’t forget: it’s not sex with someone who’s asleep or unconscious - it’s RAPE!
  8. Carry a whistle! If you was worried you might assault someone ‘by accident’ you can hand it to the person you are with, so they can call for help.
  9. Don’t forget: Honesty is the best policy. If you have every intention of having sex later on with the person you are dating regardless of how they feel about it, tell that person directly that there is every chance that you will rape them. If you don’t communicate your intentions, they may take it as a sign that you do not plan to rape them, and inadvertently feel safe.
  10. Don’t rape.]

dumbthingswhitepplsay:

WILL REBLOG THIS FOREVER

uhmmm yes

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[image text: “Maybe it’s not always about trying to fix something broken. Maybe it’s about starting over and creating something better.”]

[image text: “Maybe it’s not always about trying to fix something broken. Maybe it’s about starting over and creating something better.”]

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blackpoliticsandsex:

theyoungthebeautifulthedamned:








MY ANACONDA DON’T WANT NONE if you say no, because I respect your boundaries.

‘CAUSE I’M LONG, AND STRONGAND I’M DOWN TO GET THE FRICTION ON as long as it’s okay with you. otherwise I’m good with a movie and some tea.

SO LADIES, LADIES, IF YOU WANNA ROLL IN MY MERCEDES please let me know ahead of time so that I can plan accordingly

BABY GOT self-respect

OOH BABY I WANNA GET WIT YA, AND TAKE YO PICTURE because you really have lovely eyes

EVEN WHITE BOYS GOT TO SHOUT I love spending time with you.

I’M TIRED OF MAGAZINES SAYIN FLAT BUTTS ARE THE THING because I don’t appreciate mainstream media dictating standards of beauty and desire

{This is fucking fantastic.}

A MESSAGE TO THE THICK SOUL SISTAS, I WANNA GET WIT YA, I WON’T CUSS OR HIT YA because domestic violence is wrong and I want to be a stand-up guy and treat you with the love and respect you deserve as a woman and human being.

blackpoliticsandsex:

theyoungthebeautifulthedamned:

MY ANACONDA DON’T WANT NONE if you say no, because I respect your boundaries.

‘CAUSE I’M LONG, AND STRONG
AND I’M DOWN TO GET THE FRICTION ON as long as it’s okay with you. otherwise I’m good with a movie and some tea.

SO LADIES, LADIES, IF YOU WANNA ROLL IN MY MERCEDES please let me know ahead of time so that I can plan accordingly

BABY GOT self-respect

OOH BABY I WANNA GET WIT YA, AND TAKE YO PICTURE because you really have lovely eyes

EVEN WHITE BOYS GOT TO SHOUT I love spending time with you.

I’M TIRED OF MAGAZINES SAYIN FLAT BUTTS ARE THE THING because I don’t appreciate mainstream media dictating standards of beauty and desire

{This is fucking fantastic.}

A MESSAGE TO THE THICK SOUL SISTAS, I WANNA GET WIT YA, I WON’T CUSS OR HIT YA because domestic violence is wrong and I want to be a stand-up guy and treat you with the love and respect you deserve as a woman and human being.

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[W]e’re not really equal when we’re STILL supposed to uncritically and obediently cheer when white women are praised for winning “women’s rights,” and to painfully forget the Indigenous women and women of colour who were hurt in that same process. We are not equal when in the name of “feminism” so-called “women’s only” spaces are created and get to police and regulate who is and isn’t a woman based ontheir interpretation of your body parts and gender presentation, and not your own. We are not equal when initatives to support gender equality have reverted yet again to “saving” people and making decisions for them, rather than supporting their right to self-determination, whether it’s engaging in sex work or wearing a niqab. So when feminism itself has become it’s own form of oppression, what do we have to say about it? […]

-jessica yee, [feminism for real: deconstructing the academic industrial complex of feminism] (via newanddifferentsun)

Oh man this is so good.

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I LOVE JESSICA YEE.

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uhhggg mah lyyfe! 

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whyyyy do i not own this book

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femmenoire:

So here are the first books I think of automatically when I want to tell people about Black British feminism:

Claudia Jones: A Life In Exile by Marika Sherwood (I love this book and I still hate the USPS for losing my copy in transit.)

The Heart of the Race: Black Women’s Lives in Britain by Beverly Bryan, Stella Dadzie and Suzanne Scafe (my GO TO on all things Black British feminist history)

Left of Karl Marx by Carole Boyce Davies (honestly it bored me to tears but Claudia Jones is my icon so… worth it)

Black British Feminism: A Reader by Heidi Safia Mirza (I fell for this book and its editor. Hard.)

Do You Remember Olive by the Remembering Olive Collective (not pictured. amazing.)

to. read.

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