While society continues to progress in some areas, there’s still work to be done in creating a cultural ecosystem that truly honors Black women’s strength, beauty, and resilience. Author and ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up The recent wave of anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ...

“Humans don’t like injustice, and when they cannot easily fix it, they often engage in mental gymnastics to make the injustice more palatable. Blaming victims for their suffering is a classic example.

Years ago, I facilitated a trauma-informed process group for BIPOC women, each navigating the complexities of race, gender, and intergenerational trauma. As an art therapist of color, I expected some ...

Internalized misogyny is something most of us have dealt with at some point, whether we realize it or not. It's those learned beliefs and behaviors that make us judge other women (and ourselves) by ...