I want to thank everyone who contributed to this series, who wanted to contribute, and those who read the essays and considered and discussed them. It’s been powerful to hear these women of color speak up, hasn’t it? And they’re not just speaking, they’re doing. Neesha Meminger is doing. Today she’s confronting us with concepts… Read More When Women Speak: Neesha Meminger

It’s taken me so long to find my voice. I’m so thankful to know and work with so many women who model their courage, their passion, wisdom and intelligence for me every single day. Just a small sample of them have been featured in this series. There are women of color, there are Indigenous women… Read More When Women Speak: Sujei Lugo

What in the world does it mean when someone says “she’s so strong”? Is it because she knows nice is not enough? Because she dares to speak out? Perhaps because she can navigate landmines, or because she seems loud and hopeful? Is she strong because she starts things? Or finishes them? Or are we Women… Read More When Women Speak: Dr. Sonia Alejandra Rodriguez

Kelly Starlings Lyon: How Do Women Use Art As Resistance? Zetta Elliott: Nice Is Not Enough Traci Sorell: Why Do You Speak Out? Justina Ireland: There is A Minefield and You Will Become a Demolitions Expert Ambelin Kwaymullina: On Being Loud and Hopeful Cheryl Willis Hudson: Women Lead the Independent Publishing Movement Sonia Alejandra Rodriguez: Don’t Call Me Strong Maya… Read More When Women Speak: Laura M. Jiménez