Source: @aapolicyforum
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Artivism has always been at the heart of AAPF’s work because art has always been a tool for resistance. That is why this #womenshistorymonth we want to celebrate and uplift six Black women artivists whose work merges creativity with activism, pushing boundaries and reimagining what’s possible.
“No” does not mean persuade me, wear me down, reinterpret my boundaries, or audition better arguments, it means stop. It is a complete sentence, not an opening bid in a negotiation, not a flirtation tactic, not a test of persistence. In a culture that too often socializes women to soften refusals and socializes men to treat resistance as a challenge, reclaiming “no” as final is an act of bodily autonomy and self-determination. Consent is not the absence of a fight; it is the presence of an enthusiastic, unpressured “yes.” Anything else; coaxing, guilt-tripping, repeated asking, strategic charm; is coercion dressed up as romance. Respecting “no” is not courtesy; it is the baseline requirement for dignity, safety, and equality.
This woman needs no introduction. 💕
Angelina Jolie embodies a modern feminism rooted in agency, accountability, and global impact, redefining what it means for women to wield power in public life. She has consistently leveraged her visibility not for self-mythology but to advocate for women’s bodily autonomy, refugee rights, and the protection of women in conflict zones, often confronting entrenched political and cultural systems head-on.
By speaking openly about choices surrounding health, motherhood, and survival, she has normalized female decision-making without apology, challenging the expectation that women remain silent, ornamental, or agreeable. Angelina’s trailblazing lies not only in what she has achieved, but in how she has reframed female influence as strategic, compassionate, and unapologetically authoritative.
Thank you Angelina for being a fierce advocate and trailblazer for women’s rights.
“Any man who uses his strength to oppress women is a coward, and he is holding back the progress of his family and his country.”
Summit of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, 2014
This quote emphasizes the role of men as allies and challenges those who harm women.
“He don’t wanna be kept, don’t keep him. He don’t want the baby, then b🩷tch don’t keep it, h🩷e.” -GloRilla
Exactly why we need Roe v. Wade restored.
It was such a privilege to give back to a school that afforded me so many great opportunities and memories. The illustrious Lewis Cass Technical High School! 💚🤍
Kelsey, thank you for accepting my invitation to collaborate! You are a beautiful spirit, and your students are truly blessed to have you as their educator. 👑
P.s.: You deserve flowers always. 💐
Donald Trump may have won the presidential election, but he can not take away our voice, our advocacy, nor our activism!
Credit / Source: Impact
‘On July 6th, at approximately 1:21am, Sonya Massey, a disabled 36-year-old Black woman from Springfield, Illinois, was tragically murdered in her own home after calling 911. Concerned about a possible intruder, Sonya did what anyone would do—she reached out to the authorities for protection. Despite being unarmed and attempting to comply with his instructions, Deputy Sean Grayson shot her three times and told his partner not to give her medical aid.’
‘Sonya Massey is survived by her children and parents, Donna Massey and James Wilburn. Wilburn has been vocal about his daughter’s death, including how he and the family were left in the dark about what happened to Sonya.’
🕊️ Rest in POWER Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey (2/12/1988- 7/6/2024) 🕊️
Protecting Black women and girls should not be revolutionary. It should be the standard.
Take action by supporting racial justice organizations, including:
👉 Color of Change (@colorofchange)
👉 Dream Defenders (@thedreamdefenders)
👉 The Movement for Black Lives (@mvmnt4blklives)
Credit: @devthepineapple 🍍
Source: @feminist ♀️
Lisa Leslie, right, a member of the U.S. women’s basketball team, giving high fives to Justices O’Connor and Ginsburg in 1995.
Justice Ginsburg was known to maintain an intense fitness regimen that consisted of weight-lifting, squats, planks, and arm presses.
Drops mic 🎤.
