I still struggle with my own learned and internalized ideas on how to keep my daughters safe and raise responsible, decent human beings. My feminism is black, intersectional, and womanist. I’ll be that person championing for the rights for black women, trans women, disabled women, and all women.” — Jenika McCrayer Yes, indeed! Jenika spoke […]
When girls grow comfortable in their own ability to express themselves, they can better manage the societal pressure to make sure others are comfortable. It’s trippy how undecided adults can be about younger children and self-expression, particularly when it comes to young girls. Adding my own personal and professional focus on radical self-expression to the mix makes […]
This originally appeared on Everyday Feminism. Republished here with permission. I want for my daughters the same thing I want for myself: radical self-expression. Three years ago, my husband Kris and I took our final step toward a longtime goal of embracing a location-independent lifestyle. We sold most of our stuff, withdrew our daughters from […]
