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Here’s something: Despite what your Instagram feed tells you, feminism is not candy-colored infographics on Equal Pay Day or wearing a “girlboss” T-shirt. It’s not women-only coworking spaces with cute merch and on-site cafés. It isn’t dreamy- looking ads showing women’s body hair or stickers that say “this pussy grabs back.” At least, it’s not only those things. Because while everything I just mentioned comes from a well-meaning place, it doesn’t advocate for women who can’t access the rarefied world of that pink-hued swag.
Feminism’s lack of inclusion isn’t new. Susan B. Anthony neglected to invite a single Black woman to her 1848 women’s rights convention. In the 1970s, white feminists largely ignored the barriers that BIPOC and LGBTQ+ women face. But in order for the feminist movement to really, truly succeed today, EVERY woman needs to feel heard and seen whether she’s a “girlboss” or not. I’m talking about people from all ra
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Erin Feher February 24, 2021Updated: February 26, 2021, 3:13 pm
Akilah Cadet Photo: Steve Babuljak
Being an anti-racist educator in 2021 can feel like something of a contradiction.
“I work hard every day to put myself out of business,” says Akilah Cadet, who has a doctorate of health science in leadership and organizational behavior.
Cadet has made a career out of guiding non-Black people into allyship with the Black community through her Oakland company, Change Cadet. She’s also the chief creative officer at Represent Collaborative, a new media initiative that centers Black stories and works with longtime journalism professionals many of them white to build trusting, collaborative relationships with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) subjects.
Black Health Matters: Safe Spaces to Exist and Thrive
Healthy communities are free of the stress of racism
Medically reviewed by Med.Review Manager Written by Akilah Cadet on January 29, 2021
Medically reviewed by Med.Review Manager Written by Akilah Cadet on January 29, 2021
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Black Health Matters, a series shedding light on the health realities of Black people in America. Akilah Cadet, DHSc, MPH, in partnership with Healthline, aims to educate about inequities to inspire a world where everyone can attain their full health potential, regardless of the color of their skin.
Imagine living in a constant state of stress.