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butchgender:

butchgender:

being lonely is lesbian culture

the L in lesbian stands for loneliness

blkwlw:

a special s/o to African wlw who live in countries that would put them in jail for loving women. you’ve done nothing wrong and you deserve all the support in the entire world.

jewneto:

jewneto:

Fan Cast for Finn’s lesbian moms part one: Aïssa Maïga & Rutina Wesley

Happy May The Fourth

sapphicwocsource:

While it’s obvious that most Western radical feminists, the ones who base their ideology on outdated conceptualizations of gender and biological sex and who formulate their ideas based on second-wave feminism, are white, not all of them are white. (I’m not talking about women of color who were/are radical-identifying in the sense that they were/are socialists and anti-imperialists but rather feminists who integrate a “radical” analysis of gender into their feminism - the two are different, considering that the latter group does not necessarily identify with marxist/materialist feminism whereas the former group does). And as cis wlwoc, it’s our job to root out transmisogynistic wlwoc in our spaces. They do exist and pretending that only white wlw can be transmisogynistic is dangerous because it ignores that transmisogyny in our spaces and communities is just as virulent and just as violent. Of course more white women identify with transmisogynistic radical feminism, since transmisogynistic radical feminists have always aligned themselves with reactionary movements and ideologies including “pro-white” conservative groups (and white women are more likely to weaponize and victimize their identities and go for individualist rather than collective politics), but the point remains that there are also plenty of cis wlwoc who are transmisogynistic radical feminists (or transmisogynistic but may not identify as “radical” feminists). 

We can never forget that trans women of color bear the brunt of multiple violences - transphobia, misogyny, and racism. We need to center trans women of color in our activism and actively combat transmisogyny in woc and wlwoc groups. Pretending that transmisogyny is a problem exclusive to white women or cishet liberal feminists is selfish and disingenuous. There is a difference between analyzing how all women of color are susceptible to gendered violence (for example, how slave owners and colonialists/imperialists masculinized women of color to enact brutality against them) regardless of whether they identify as cis or trans (and how this same phenomenon doesn’t typically apply to white women, regardless of how they identify), and falling in line with radfem/transmisogynistic ideologies as a way to explain or combat this phenomenon. Again, the gender binary, colonial and racial in its imposition, targets all women of color no matter how they identify (as in, cishet women of color ARE violently impacted by it contrary to popular opinion), and it’s definitely important to point that out to white LGBT people who think that it only impacts them, but this does not mean that you should turn to transmisogyny as a way to conceptualize this to yourself. 

Let us all do better for the trans women of color in our communities! 

hxmoerotic:

can cis lgb people please try to understand that they are, in fact, cis, and that their opinions on being trans and what is and is not transphobia are just as irrelevant as cishet people’s?

forblackeyesonly:

A good portion of the writing, film and book networks on Tumblr are white-centric. They focus on white cinema and literature, parading white men (and women) as the epitome of art and culture. So often these groups are difficult, if not impossible, to join as a Black person. It’s easy to feel uncomfortable when your culture and your people’s contributions to literature and film are tossed aside or viewed as lesser than simply because it was made for and by Black people. If you, like me, are tired of having white media shoved down your throat and are desperate for a place that respects, uplifts and inspires Black writers and film enthusiasts, For Black Eyes Only might be the one for you!

For Black Eyes Only is a book and film club made by Black people for Black people. Though we’ll be watching films and reading books from all different races, the focus will forever be on Black people and culture. For Black Eyes Only will have its own tag (#fbeo or #fbeorecs) for suggestions, edits, conversations and discussions about anything from your favorite film to why you think “Do The Right Thing”’s color palette was revolutionary.

IT’S MAY! Spring has officially sprung and For Black Eyes Only is finally open to new members. Send in your applications now if you’re interested. I’m accepting new members on Tuesdays!

FBEO Includes:

• Films + Film Discussion each Friday of the week
  
• Book of the Month + Alt. Book 
  
• Support + Platform for Black artists, film makers, authors, etc.

This is not a place for elitism or who has the palest edit of a certain book cover. For Black Eyes Only is simply a place for Black people to celebrate our contributions to popular culture while also dissecting and criticizing the white culture that is often given to us in media.

Sound interesting? Here’s what you have to do:

• Follow the FBEO blog for regular updates.
  
• MUST BE 18+ TO JOIN!
• Fill out this form to apply!
• Spread this post around!

radiantsapphics:

@muslim wlw: Allah loves you. He loves all his creations, and He created us in the best form. Your being sapphic isn’t a mistake. It doesn’t make you any lesser in his eyes. And whatever anyone tells you, loving girls is not haram. It’s not a sin. You are perfect, and your love for women is wonderful.

my prom is coming up in a month and im trying (unsuccessfully) to find hairstyles for medium-short natural. its so frustrating and upsetting clicking on an article and just seeing all girls with long hair and loose curls that look nothing like my 4c hair. if anyone knows where i can find some, please let me know