Blog posts tagged ‘black history month’

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Nurtured Magazine’s ‘Metamorphosis’ Issue and the Radical Capacity of Evolution

Following the publication of the inaugural issue of Nurtured Magazine, the flagship creative project by Black Women* at Edinburgh (BWE), this blog by Hanaa Yousof explores why the second issue’s theme, ‘Metamorphosis’ was the next step for the magazine, and what it means to conceptualise change as a Black woman. Part of the Undergraduate encounters with feminism series, for Black History Month.
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How Black Women* at Edinburgh Society is Reframing Activism

Through the work of the Black Women* at Edinburgh Society, rest becomes a radical act of activism. Rooted in Black feminist thought, this piece by Mokkie Tebeila celebrates community care, joy, and self-preservation as the foundation of resistance. Part of the Undergraduate encounters with feminism blog series, for Black History Month.
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Amnesia in the Archives: Representations of Colonial Violence and the Gendered Silence of Suffering in the Congo Reform Association’s Campaign

To mark Black History Month, in this blog - the second in a year-round dossier, Feminist Dissertating, showcasing undergraduate dissertation projects on gender and sexuality studies - Louisa Steijger analyses the Congo Reform Association’s campaign, which took place between 1904 and 1913, fought against colonial violence in the Congo Free State and was widely praised for its humanitarian advocacy. She argues that its silence on sexual violence reveals a gendered and racialised hierarchy of suffering which underpins colonial reform discourse.

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Beneath the Mask: Baby Dolls, Protest, and the Politics of Black Female Performance in Trinidad Carnival and New Orleans Mardi Gras

To mark Black History Month, in this blog - the first in "Feminist Dissertating", a year-round dossier showcasing undergraduate dissertation projects on gender and sexuality studies - Olivia Norbury summarises her research on Black working-class women in Trinidad and New Orleans reclaiming Carnival through subversive performance, challenging colonial power structures, gendered violence, and historical erasure.

Photocopies of FOWAAD newsletter taken at the Feminist Library, London. Image Credit: Claudia Efemini (2024)

Introducing Nurtured Magazine: The Historical Importance of Archiving Black Women’s Narratives and Creativity

In a world where narratives and identities are often shaped by those with power, the voices of Black women have historically been marginalised. This article explores how Black women in Britain have historically harnessed print to carve out their own spaces for discourse and elevate their voices, and highlights the recent launch of Nurtured Magazine by Black Women* at Edinburgh (BWE) to archive Black womens’ stories and inspire future generations at the university.
Rutendo and Claudia, President and Vice President of Black Women* at Edinburgh presenting at our first official event as a society in September 2024. Image credit: Katherina Alawode (2024)

Why Black Feminist Organisations Matter: Building Sisterhood and Solidarity for Change on Campus

Black women have long championed both anti-racist and feminist movements, yet their contributions are often erased. In recognition of Black History Month, this article explores how Black women’s organisations are reclaiming narratives through decolonial, intersectional, and African feminist frameworks, with a focus on campus activism and the importance of creating inclusive, representative spaces.

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Gender equalities at work: Black and Asian women and the misrecognition of intersectional justice claims

Ashlee ChristoffersenThis post looks beyond legislation and parliamentary debates about gender equality at work to consider the stories of Black and Asian women’s workplace activism and their wider campaigning relating […]

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