Written by Frewini H
“How wrong it is for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than to create it herself.” ― Anais Nin
Black women’s rhetoric is a bold announcement of historical, social and personal consciousness. Through their words, actions and lived experiences black women break down barriers, open doors and create change. We will explore the ways black women rhetors embody their words, and create meanings beyond the barriers that they may have faced. The tradition of black women’s rhetoric comes from blues to jazz, speech to poetry. We have settled on hip-hop as a rhetorical form because of the impact of these women on our lives. We’ve learned from them. Let us pay homage.
