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EDITOR //

FROM THE

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Own it.

March 2019

When you decide to write about the things that you’re not supposed to, you choose reality over censorship, boldness over fear and embarrassment, and authentic messes over guises of perfection.

 

I have nothing to write about" is the best excuse to start writing.

 

I've been thinking about sisterhood and what it means.

I've been thinking about writing and what it means.

I've been thinking about the importance of bringing both together.

 

Black women are not welcome everywhere.

 

Publication should always be a celebration.

“So many of us have gotten ourselves at the table, but we’re still too grateful to be at the table to really shake it up.”- Michelle Obama

 

My own mother, who is not very active on social media, heard about Feminessay through someone other than me.

 

You are already empowered so stop seeking permission to use your power.

Writing is survival.

If you can share your life on social media, you can share your story in a space that will value it for more than a few seconds.

Happy birthday, Feminessay!

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