Our January 2023 book club pick! bell hooks never disappoints! Granted, this is only the second book I have read by bell hooks, but I am still blown away every single time. Even though this is the second edition of Sisters of the Yam: Black Women and Self-Recovery, everything in this text is still veryContinue reading “Sisters of the Yam: MGB Book Club”
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Self Work Bonus: On being enough
As first posted on the Buzzing With… Blog How many times have you looked at yourself in the mirror and thought you weren’t enough? I’m not skinny enough. I’m not smart enough. I’m not successful enough. I’m not worthy enough. Our news feeds are flooded with beauty and glam. We see those who brag andContinue reading “Self Work Bonus: On being enough”
Self-Care Books for Activists
As activists, we work really hard. There is so much wrong with the world, and it is easy for us to get overwhelmed trying to do everything. Rest is revolutionary in a white supremacist, capitalist society. Pouring into ourselves for our survival is vital. Here are some of books we can read to help takeContinue reading “Self-Care Books for Activists”
Expanding Our New Year’s Resolutions
As first posted on feministbookclub.com Welcome to the New year, where we will pick apart all the things we don’t like about ourselves and find New Year’s resolutions to change them! Alexa, add “chill out” to my to-do list One of my tragic flaws is my need for productivity. Even my leisure time becomes goalContinue reading “Expanding Our New Year’s Resolutions”
Self-Work Bonus: Our Bodies
The holidays are upon us and it’s that time of year where relationships are fraught… with our bodies. Thought it was fitting to do a throwback from my old blog. I got a gym membership because I wanted to be stronger, healthier, and build my endurance. I had been running, but I remembered how goodContinue reading “Self-Work Bonus: Our Bodies”
Liberation is Lit 