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This video from NBC News discusses how Black women are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality rates in the United States and highlights the experiences of one woman who almost died during childbirth due to medical negligence. Another issue unknown to the general public and an important one that truly saves likes, unlike other issues conservatives fight for.

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How Race And Gender Intersect In The Women’s Movement | NBC News NOW

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The article from She Does the City highlights the ways in which misogynoir impacts the lives of Black women, including pay gaps, barriers to career advancement, and healthcare disparities. It provides personal stories and statistics to illustrate the toxic effects of this intersectional discrimination.

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Recent studies by Statistics Canada confirm an ugly truth: Black women have a greater gender pay gap in Canada, with employment incomes that are 8 to 9 per cent lower than their white counterparts. The Canadian Women's Foundation believes that misogynoir, or unique discrimination and systemic barriers that impact Black women and girls in Canada, is the root cause of the disturbing inequities.

Misogynoir was a term first coined by African-American feminist activist Dr. Moya Bailey in 2008. "It really is a reference to a toxic mix-I call it a wicked toxic mix of sexism, anti-Black stereotyping and targeting," explains Paulette Senior, President and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation. " Those of us within Black, racialized, and Indigenous communities have known and have felt these things for a long time, but until we have the data to really tell the accurate picture of the experiences, our stories are left as stories and not necessarily believed."
Is Misogynoir present in your workplace? What to look out for: Pay Inequity
Investigate if Black women are being paid less than their white colleagues. What is the gender pay gap that Black women are facing?
More Qualifications Than Colleagues
What are the qualifications that different employees bring to your workforce? "We know, for example, that studies show that Black women are 1.5 times overqualified compared to white women for the same job," states Senior. Investigate if there's a discrepancy on your team.
Barriers
Explore what barriers exist for Black women, compared to their counterparts. "B eing able to access capital, being seen as credible and believable, being seen as good stewards of resources, having access to the networks and the connections that are critical in building a successful entrepreneurial venture...these are some of the things that Black woman entrepreneurs are facing," explains Senior.

If we're going to level the playing field, a multipronged approach is necessary, especially in the healthcare and social services sector, where Black women make up a significant percentage of the workforce. "The disproportionate impacts that we saw during the pandemic have always been there. It's important that we're understanding that the impact has both mental and physical health outcomes as well. The illnesses and the exclusion and all of these discriminatory practices have a negative impact on the health and well-being of Black women."

How do we fix it? Immediate steps individuals and companies can take:

1. Pay Transparency. Job postings need to include a pay scale. This is one easy way to ensure that new hires are treated fairly.

2. Representation. "Invite voices into spaces where we know and can see that Black women are absent," says Senior.

3. Speak out when you see discrimination in your company (or anywhere).

4. Improve working conditions for Black women and gender-diverse people. Companies need to invest in services, programs and advocacy efforts that are led by and for Black women.

5. Listen to Black women. "Listening to their voices, getting their feedback. Really understanding what it is that they're saying," says Senior.

To learn more about misogynoir in Canada, head to the Canadian Women's Foundation website. They recently shared a transcript from their Misogynoir and Healing Journeys event which delves deeper into the subject.

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Pay Gaps, Barriers, Illness: The Toxic Effects of Misogynoir

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Recent studies by Statistics Canada confirm an ugly truth: Black women have a greater gender pay gap in Canada, with employment incomes that are 8 to 9 per cent lower than their white counterparts. The Canadian Women's Foundation believes that misogynoir, or unique discrimination and systemic barriers that impact Black women and girls in Canada, is the root cause of the disturbing inequities.

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An example of misogynoir that is commonly seen and proliferated by a lot of ignorant people online.

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Look at this one. The fucking audacity. But she acknowledges racism exists, right?

#colorism #dsbw #lightskin #darkskin #misogynoir

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Look at this one. The fucking audacity. But she acknowledges racism exists, right?

#colorism #dsbw #lightskin #darkskin #misogynoir https://t.co/50Et4S8jJw

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Look at this one. The fucking audacity. But she acknowledges racism exists, right?#colorism #dsbw #lightskin #darkskin #misogynoir pic.twitter.com/50Et4S8jJw
— Astra Xavier (@astra_xavier) February 27, 2023

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Look at this one. The fucking audacity. But she acknowledges racism exists, right?

#colorism #dsbw #lightskin #darkskin #misogynoir https://t.co/50Et4S8jJw

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#colorism #dsbw #lightskin #darkskin #misogynoir https://t.co/50Et4S8jJw

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The Forbes article discusses the concept of misogynoir, a term coined by queer Black feminist Moya Bailey to describe the unique discrimination that Black women face due to the intersection of racism and sexism. The article explores the history and impact of misogynoir in various settings, including media, politics, and everyday life. It also highlights the need for greater awareness and action to combat misogynoir and support Black women.

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Anti-racism involves exploring the unique ways that anti-blackness shows up in different forms in our everyday life. When trying to understand a person's experiences, intersectionality is an important consideration. Intersectionality, a term coined by scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, was initially defined as the unique forms of oppression that Black women face. Now, the term has become more mainstream and is conceptualized as the experiences faced by those with intersecting identities. A newer term, misogynoir, coined by Moya Bailey was developed to describe "the specific hatred, dislike, distrust, and prejudice directed toward Black women." Anti-racism education and efforts must explore misogynoir, how it manifests and how it can be mitigated.

Misogynoir is rampant in ways that may not even be realized. The hashtag #SayHerName was created in 2014 to highlight misogynoir and how stories of Black women and girls often go overlooked, unnoticed and untold. These experiences range from police violence to sexual assault and often go unreported. Two very apparent examples of misogynoir in the public sphere can be found in the stories of musician R.Kelly's victims and most recently, the events that transpired with rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Throughout R.Kelly's 30-year career, a number of women and girls, mostly Black and underaged, have made claims that R.Kelly has sexually abused them. Despite the growing number of accusations that have been made, it wasn't until recently when the 2019 documentary Surviving R.Kelly came out that these stories were given credence. Black women and girls who share experiences of abuse, trauma, and assault are largely shunned, criticized and ignored. These experiences are questioned, scrutinized and dissected more than any other group.

In July, a video emerged featuring rapper Megan Thee Stallion with what appeared to be injuries to her foot as she was apprehended by law enforcement. In August, Megan Thee Stallion shared that she had, in fact, been shot in the foot by rapper Tory Lanez. Following the sharing of this information, a barrage of criticism directed at Megan Thee Stallion ensued on social media, with many questioning the veracity of her story. Some even labeled her a "snitch" for publicly naming Lanez as her shooter. Despite the wealth, fame and notoriety that Megan Thee Stallion has amassed, the amount of harsh and insensitive comments directed at her is a painful reminder that misogynoir is alive and well, even in Hollywood. Apparently, no amount of prestige, money, or fame can alleviate that. Contrary to what one may believe, money doesn't insulate Black women from experiencing misogynoir. If those in positions of power and privilege are not shielded from misogynoir, then what protections do Black women who are not in positions of power and privilege actually have?

Many people are still unaware of misogynoir and how it manifests to collectively harm Black women. The first step to dismantling and disrupting misogynoir is awareness. Anti-racism education should explore misogynoir to increase awareness and understanding. Read books like Minda Harts' The Memo and Mikki Kendall's Hood Feminism, which explore intersectional experiences in greater detail and can expand one's awareness. One of the most critical components to combat misogynoir is listening to Black women. When Black women share an experience, rather than questioning the experience or engaging in racial gaslighting and tone policing, it's imperative to simply listen. Also important is avoiding behaviors such as white centering and defensiveness during these conversations. The voices of Black women are often muffled, stifled and silenced. Ask yourself what you are currently doing to amplify the voices of Black women. Lastly, consider how you are using your privilege, access and opportunity to uproot misogynoir any time it rears its ugly head.

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Misogynoir: The Unique Discrimination That Black Women Face

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Anti-racism involves exploring the unique ways that anti-blackness shows up in different forms in our everyday life. When trying to understand a person's experiences, intersectionality is an important consideration. Intersectionality, a term coined by scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, was initially defined as the unique forms of oppression that Black women face.

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This tweet highlights the issue of misogynoir and racism in the media's coverage of the kidnapping of Black Americans in Mexico and how it differs from the coverage of a hypothetical scenario involving a white woman.

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#MexicoKidnapping Now that the victims have been identified as Black, all the empathy Americans had yesterday has evaporated. It’s misogynoir and racist.

If Latavia were a low-income white mother of five seeking tummy tuck murdered abroad, there would be memorials nationwide.

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#MexicoKidnapping Now that the victims have been identified as Black, all the empathy Americans had yesterday has evaporated. It’s misogynoir and racist.

If Latavia were a low-income white mother of five seeking tummy tuck murdered abroad, there would be memorials nationwide.

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Americans respond differently based on the race of their citizens killed or captured in foreign countries.

The U.S. said not to travel to Ukraine. 2 American soldiers went + got captured in a warzone. They were praised, but Latavia McGee should’ve known better. #MexicoKidnapping https://t.co/16VsobIbA5

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#MexicoKidnapping Now that the victims have been identified as Black, all the empathy Americans had yesterday has evaporated. It’s misogynoir and racist.

If Latavia were a low-income white mother of five seeking tummy tuck murdered abroad, there would be memorials nationwide.
— Ola Ojewumi (@Olas_Truth) March 7, 2023

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#MexicoKidnapping Now that the victims have been identified as Black, all the empathy Americans had yesterday has evaporated. It’s misogynoir and racist.

If Latavia were a low-income white mother of five seeking tummy tuck murdered abroad, there would be memorials nationwide.

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Americans respond differently based on the race of their citizens killed or captured in foreign countries.

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#MexicoKidnapping Now that the victims have been identified as Black, all the empathy Americans had yesterday has evaporated. It’s misogynoir and racist.

If Latavia were a low-income white mother of five seeking tummy tuck murdered abroad, there would be memorials nationwide.

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#MexicoKidnapping Now that the victims have been identified as Black, all the empathy Americans had yesterday has evaporated. It’s misogynoir and racist.

If Latavia were a low-income white mother of five seeking tummy tuck murdered abroad, there would be memorials nationwide.

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Americans respond differently based on the race of their citizens killed or captured in foreign countries.

The U.S. said not to travel to Ukraine. 2 American soldiers went + got captured in a warzone. They were praised, but Latavia McGee should’ve known better. #MexicoKidnapping https://t.co/16VsobIbA5

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A recent example of societal misogynoir and overlooked and forgotten.

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It came off like he called Will a “bitch” a bunch of times just so he could work in there that Jada is a “bitch” too. He knew he couldn’t start there. But that’s where he landed. Jada isn’t the one who slapped him though? But he went in on her, mostly, blaming her. The misogynoir

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It came off like he called Will a “bitch” a bunch of times just so he could work in there that Jada is a “bitch” too. He knew he couldn’t start there. But that’s where he landed. Jada isn’t the one who slapped him though? But he went in on her, mostly, blaming her. The misogynoir

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It came off like he called Will a “bitch” a bunch of times just so he could work in there that Jada is a “bitch” too. He knew he couldn’t start there. But that’s where he landed. Jada isn’t the one who slapped him though? But he went in on her, mostly, blaming her. The misogynoir
— Chanda Prescod-Weinstein (@IBJIYONGI) March 5, 2023

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It came off like he called Will a “bitch” a bunch of times just so he could work in there that Jada is a “bitch” too. He knew he couldn’t start there. But that’s where he landed. Jada isn’t the one who slapped him though? But he went in on her, mostly, blaming her. The misogynoir

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It came off like he called Will a “bitch” a bunch of times just so he could work in there that Jada is a “bitch” too. He knew he couldn’t start there. But that’s where he landed. Jada isn’t the one who slapped him though? But he went in on her, mostly, blaming her. The misogynoir

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This video delves into the concept of misogynoir and how it impacts Black women in particular, touching on issues such as cultural appropriation and respectability politics.

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What Is Intersectionality?  | The FREQ Show 02.02

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In this TED Talk, Kimberlé Crenshaw explains the origins of intersectionality and how it applies to the experiences of Black women, including the case of Breonna Taylor.

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The urgency of intersectionality | Kimberlé Crenshaw

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Breonna Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman and EMT who was unjustly killed by police officers during a raid on her apartment in Louisville, Kentucky

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Breonna Taylor's death is an example of misogynoir because she was targeted and killed by police officers using a "no-knock" warrant. The officers were searching for a suspect who did not live at her apartment complex, and when Taylor's boyfriend fired a warning shot, the officers responded with more than 20 shots, killing Taylor. Her death illustrates how Black women are vulnerable to both police violence and gendered violence, and how those two forms of violence intersect and reinforce each other.

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Like Breonna Taylor, Black women are often killed in private — even when it’s by police - Analysis by Shatema Threadcraft

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This article provides insightful examples of misogynoir in contemporary society, despite not using the specific term. It highlights the ongoing issues and challenges faced by Black women as a result of intersecting experiences of sexism and racism.