Reflections on 2023 Women's History Month

As we come to Women’s History Month, there is a conversation and reflection happening about how this impacts us, as individuals and collectively in the CWACM - A Movement committed to the intersections of oppression; a movement dedicated to dismantling hierarchy and patriarchy.

Black History Month 2023: Rest as Reparations

person with long dark hair sitting on a blanket under a tree gazing at a pond

The west's capitalistic structure and wealth is built on the backs of stolen and enslaved Africans. In this world dark bodies are used, abused, disregard and left to suffer. To Rest in this world is to choose to resist the pull towards norms of capitalism, patriarchy and systems of oppression.

Black History: Paving the Way

map of the U.S. in red, gold, green; text says: Black history is American history

February is Black History Month. With all the waking up in American society, one might wonder if Black History Month is of any real relevance today. Without question, it is just as relative now as it ever was, maybe even more so.

Black History Month 2023: Remember and Move Forward in Hope

National Memorial for Peace and Justice wall with "We will remember" quote and slabs of metal hanging from above representing lynchings

With the cries of another murdered Black man, ringing in my ears – we say your name Tyre Nichols – I come to Black History Month (BHM) 2023 with some dread and ambiguity. I commemorate this time with a sense of joy as we attempt with determination to celebrate the great achievements of Black people in this country and I carry in my heart a deep, deep sadness.