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Why It’s Different This Time with Brittney Cooper & Rebecca Traister

We Can Do Hard Things

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Intersectional Struggles: Women, Power, and Rights

This chapter explores the challenges faced by white and Black women in the sociopolitical climate, highlighting the impact of patriarchy and white supremacy on women's rights since the 2016 election. It emphasizes the need for solidarity against racism and misogyny while discussing the systemic attacks on Black women in power and the expectations placed on white women. The conversation also addresses the importance of reclaiming the narrative around reproductive rights and courageously advocating for women's autonomy and freedom.

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