Weathering Black Women in 2023

"Why are so many Black women academics losing their back teeth?" asked a Twitter writer. That is a startling thought! Yet, if you are one of those accomplished women, this knowledge might actually be comforting. Somehow, you might feel you are a failure because something you used to take for granted, your smile, is no … Continue reading Weathering Black Women in 2023

Mentorship Opportunity – See below

The Misogynoir to Mishpat (M2M) Research Network has engaged with mentorship as a primary goal for the 2022-'23 academic year. Our theme this year is, "Power on the Margins: Open the Gates!" Please join us for our upcoming mentorship seminar on February 22, 2023. The Garden Initiative for Black Women's Religious Activism is pleased to … Continue reading Mentorship Opportunity – See below

Six Mentoring Programs for Black Women and Girls

Misogynoir to Mishpat Research Network (M2M) is dedicated to mentorship for African descended women in Religious Academia, Religious Leadership and Activism. Because we represent one of the most acutely vulnerable groups within Religious Academia and Religious Leadership, mentorship is one of the ways we can fill this gap. Click the link below to learn about … Continue reading Six Mentoring Programs for Black Women and Girls

Black Women’s (Religious) Knowledge Production

When we speak about Black women's religious epistemologies, doctoral and master's level students frequently ask me about the canon. What should they do about it? Should they ignore it, or should they embrace it? Perhaps we should expand it. There are many reasons that we add to the existing canon of religious scholarship. One of … Continue reading Black Women’s (Religious) Knowledge Production

Black Women Navigating Academia

If you have ever wondered about the challenges of Academia and the potential toll on your mental health, this brief blog and the following podcast is for you. Why are so many Black women in academic institutions enduring burn out and discouragement? Why are so many severely undervalued? For those in Religious Academia, is the … Continue reading Black Women Navigating Academia

Misogynoir to Mishpat (M2M) February Newsletter

Microsoft Stock Image Jan 21st – Unbow Your Heads, Sistahs (mentorship call for papers) February – 2nd – Black Women Navigating Academia (podcast) on Therapy for Black Girls 3rd – Black Women’s Knowledge Production (podcast) on Cite Black Women 4th – Six Black Women at the Center of Gravity in Theological Education 6th – What … Continue reading Misogynoir to Mishpat (M2M) February Newsletter

Anti-racism library curated by LeanIn.Org

RESOURCES If you are wrestling with being an African descended woman in Religious Academia, Religious Leadership or working as an activist, you are going to wrestle with the struggles of being Black and being a woman. We are including the article from "LeanIn.org" below, because it provides resources for you and for possible allies. Please … Continue reading Anti-racism library curated by LeanIn.Org

M2M November 2022 Updates

2nd BTWC Ep 8 6th BTWC - Ep 9 7th Newsletter Updates 7th Mentoring Cafe: Unbow Your Heads, Sistahs 8th Who Will Speak for the Voiceless (Prv. 31:8-9) 8th Mentorship Essay 10th Who Will Speak for the Voiceless, Pt. 2 10th Research Day ABSTRACTS DUE 12th BTWC, Episode 10 15th Research Day, 4-5:30 pm, British … Continue reading M2M November 2022 Updates