Hello Blog Friends, It has been too long since I have had a moment to post anything to Growl 4 Justice. My life got crazy after I filed to run for State Delegate in my district in Maryland. I have NEVER run for political office before. But I have worked in State government and Annapolis…
Tag: Women
Dear Pink Sisters: MLK, Pink Hats, Silence and other things that divide us
Dear Pink Sisters, When you hear the words, “I have a dream” do you break into an Abba song or do you hear the incredible call from THE Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to join our sisters of color to secure guaranteed unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for everyone?…
Justice for Alabama
Thank you black women of Alabama for overcoming voter suppression to win this election for all. #ThankYouBlackWomen #ThankYouAlabama #BlackWomenVote #BlackWomenLead Congratulations Senator-elect Doug Jones! Black women won for Alabama. Black women won for America. Black women won for decency. Black women won for democracy. Black women won for equality. Black women won for women. Black women…
Let’s Talk About the Classic Perp Statement
Almost every day there is a new disgusting sexual harassment or assault allegation about someone in Hollywood or running for office. Each new #MeToo testimony is a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD trigger to my own experiences. I don’t enjoy these mild to chair holding panic attacks but I am grateful for every brave women with the courage…
Toxic Identity Politics
Identity politics is a popular subject in the news. It also was a hot topic when I went canvassing for Virginia’s November election. Specifically, some said they were tired of identity politics because they could not identify with a group like transgender youth, or women who marched for social justice, equal pay and a professional…