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It's Time for a Black Feminist to Lead the NAACP
Writing at RH Reality Check, Imani Gandy says that the NAACP should choose a black woman well-versed in feminism (or womanism) and reproductive-justice advocacy to replace outgoing President and CEO Ben Jealous. A black feminist could help raise gender consciousness in the organization and in the black community, she argues, and address the gulf between…
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'If I Were a Poor Black Kid': Really, Forbes?
In an entry at her Angry Black Lady Chronicles blog, Imani Gandy lambastes Forbes Magazine for its decision to run the column “If I Were a Poor Black Kid,” written by a white, middle-aged man. She describes the effort as dripping with white privilege, among other things. The white privilege wafting from this article is…
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Rumor Mongering at Its Most Despicable
In an entry at her Angry Black Lady Chronicles blog, Imani Gandy challenges a story by journalist Naomi Wolf alleging that the federal government was responsible for the raid on Zuccotti Park. The rumor is baseless and should be put to bed, she writes. Two weeks ago, a rumor circulated that the Department of Homeland…
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