Social Justice for the Black Woman's Soul*

*feminism, racial justice and mental health for women of color and 'bad feminists' learning to survive in a complicated, messed up world.

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“Sometimes, you just gotta know when to bail.”

Steven Universe

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Moviegoers sitting down to see Incredibles 2 are in for a tasty treat in the form of an animated short called Bao. It tells the story of an empty nester who discovers joy — and sorrow — when a steamed bun she makes comes to life.

The story is pulled from the childhood of Domee Shi, who wrote and directed the Pixar film. Shi was born in China and raised in Toronto. She started working at Pixar as an intern in 2011, and now she’s the first woman to direct a Pixar short.

Pixar and the larger animation industry have been criticized for shutting female animators out of top jobs, but Shi says that culture is changing.

“You’re just seeing this gradual shift in the industry because, before, animation was predominantly white and male, but now in animation schools all over the country enrollment is now over 50 percent female. … I think just more and more girls are just getting into animation. And I hope that we’re going to see those numbers be reflected in the industry and not just in the animation schools.”

In Pixar’s First Female-Directed Short, A Dumpling Child Fills An Empty Nest

Image: Disney/Pixar

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🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

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Doesn’t have to do with anything. I just love it.

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‪Having a lot a lot a lot of trouble sleeping lately. Anxiety/depression caused. Taking all suggestions/recommendations. ‬

If y’all have any ideas, suggestions or recommendations for how I can sleep, do share!

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Anxious, anxious, anxious, anxious.

This morning, I woke up extremely anxious. I feel frantic, on the verge of an full-blown anxiety attack.

I’m really having trouble coping with my anxiety. Anyone have any suggestions for coping strategies in the moment? All I know is to try breathing techniques/meditation/yoga/exercise, which have never worked for me.

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YES, ARIANA 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Put people in their place. For the record, THERE IS NEVER ANYTHING WRONG WITH SOMEONE CHOOSING TO LEAVE A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP. There’s nothing wrong with choosing yourself and your health over someone else, even if you love them.

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“Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go take a shower so I can't tell if I'm crying or not.” - Bojack Horseman, S1E11

Me, always. 

Photo: http://bojackhorseman.wikia.com

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THIS SHOW IS THE REALEST THING

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I LOVE BOJACK HORSEMAN. 

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It's okay to be mad, but it's not okay to be mean.

Unknown children’s book

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“It is time for intersex people to come out of the shadows, claim our status, let go of shame and speak out against the unnecessary and harmful surgeries many of us were subjected to as children. Before we can change the hearts and minds of policy-makers and the medical community, we need to have a better understanding in general society. Know darling child, know that whatever you may be going through you don’t have to suffer in silence. Personally I had fears that someone somewhere might say this and that and then it turns out into something nasty. The judges supported me and it didn’t feel like it in any way counted against me.”

- Beauty Queen Sharon-Rose Khumalo on being Intersex.

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I hate how many people believe and act like all families are equal. That all mothers, fathers, cousins, aunts, uncles and siblings are good for you or should be tolerated just because of their association with you. Family will sometimes hurt you deeper than a complete stranger. Everyone’s family is not yours. Stop judging folks for cutting toxic ppl off who happen to be family.

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Nobody wants to believe this…

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Fr, I’ve had to cut multiple family members out for being toxic/abusive and “oh but at the end of the day they’re you’re family” so what? They don’t treat me like family. It doesn’t matter. People don’t get to just treat you like nothing because of blood.

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If you think a man is saying something wise, they probably aren't.*

*I guarantee there's a Black woman or woman of color who said it before them.  What's saddest, though, is that a man telling people about this experience is the only way people would believe it.

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Federal Judge Upholds DACA, Calling White House Decision To Rescind It 'Capricious'

The U.S. District Court judge put his decision on hold for 90 days to give the Department of Homeland Security time to provide a better explanation as to why the program is unlawful.

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Speaks for itself. 

Photo: Huff Post

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If you need a little joy or self-care today. I don’t know that I’ve seen another dog so excited about snow. My own dog HATES snow, so this was really fun and special. 

Check out the video! Via Haru the Shiba Inu on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_RVdMSJktI

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BeyChella’s Record Breaking Performance 

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BLACK. EXCELLENCE.