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Black Feminists Manchester is a group for women who are ‘black’ in the political sense — i.e. women who self-identify as, originate or have ancestry from global majority populations (Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America), multi-heritage and indigenous backgrounds.
We raise consciousness through debate, discussion and critical analysis online and at meetings. We address multiple inequalities and oppressions, challenging constructs of race, sex and gender — in particular, those subjugating black women and girls. We reject and challenge misogyny, violence, aggression, sexual exploitation, racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, white supremacy, patriarchy and oppressive ideologies.
We celebrate diversity, difference and cultures. We promote solidarity with all women and liberation for all humanity.
Dear Reader, It has been 123 days since I left Congo, where my mother held me captive on account of my sexuality. Now, after much soul-searching, talk therapy, meditation, CBT and sweet, sweet sleep, I am slowly emerging from my hiding place. What happened was a tragedy, life-shattering trauma. Yes, I saw the ugliness of… Read More
by Christina Fonthes [twitter-follow screen_name=’CongoMuse’] It is 2014; Nicola Adams is the first (black, lesbian) woman to win an Olympic boxing Gold medal. Michelle Obama is the first black woman to occupy the White House. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Joyce Banda are Africa’s first women Presidents. Malorie Blackman is Britain’s first black, Children’s Laureate. Hope Powell… Read More
