For decades, Black women have been celebrated for their strength—but what started as a compliment has become a cultural trap. It’s time we call out this microaggression for good. And to put it ...

When I first began to write fiction seriously, I asked a respected colleague for feedback on my work. He agreed, then proceeded to rip into my novel so thoroughly that by the end it was all I could do ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The “strong black woman” myth implies that ...

The paradox of resilience. For generations, Black women have navigated a complex social terrain that simultaneously celebrates their strength while exploiting it. The archetype of the “strong Black ...