by Dominique Derbigny | Sep 6, 2020 | Articles
Black women are subjected to the dueling forces of white supremacy and patriarchy in just about every facet of our lives, including where we work. Unsurprisingly, Black women are overrepresented in low-paying jobs, like childcare, retail, and hospitality, and...
by Dominique Derbigny | Jul 6, 2020 | Articles
Black women are under attack. I live in Atlanta, Georgia where Black women suffer the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. Georgia, where state-sanctioned violence proliferates through the recent murders of Rayshard Brooks, who was shot in the back...
by Dominique Derbigny | May 10, 2020 | Articles
No Zoom call could convey the overwhelming love and gratitude I feel for my mother. Not only did she alter her body to bring me into existence and ensure all of my basic needs were met, but she read books with me every night as a child, taught me how to ride a bike,...
by Dominique Derbigny | Apr 19, 2020 | Articles
It’s been over a month since stay at home measures were put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Whether you are staying at home alone or sheltering with loved ones, chances are you may be dealing with feelings of isolation, anxiety, despair, and/or anger. If...
by Dominique Derbigny | Mar 1, 2020 | Articles, Uncategorized
Imagine driving across the country to begin your new job at a university when you are pulled over for the most minor infraction. The next thing you know, you’re forced out of your car, injured, arrested, and detained. This is what happened to Sandra Bland, a...
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