Joy Stephens

“We present a four-part definition of belonging rooted in inclusion, recognition or visibility, a sense of connection, and empowerment, and share examples how these elements have been realized in practice. We call for a culture that embraces the practice of “bridging,” and offer guidance on how to do this effectively.”
― John A. Powell, Belonging without Othering: How We Save Ourselves and the World

“Black women are the table. Black women need to lead conversations about body liberation and dismantling white supremacy.”
― RD Wilson MS, It's Always Been Ours: Rewriting the Story of Black Women's Bodies