Critical Insight

A collection of several Black women who have taught me a great deal over the last several years.  In various ways, they have enlightened me - a few of them, I would go so far as to say they saved me.  I share them with hope they can enlighten you too.  Click on each teacher to learn more. 

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Amanda Seales

Comedian, Actress, Writer, Producer, and more

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Dr. Yaba Blay

Scholar-Activist • Public Speaker • Cultural Consultant

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Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Writer. Speaker. Truthteller. PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER

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Sonya Renee Taylor

Poet, Activist,
Author & Leader

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D. Danyelle Thomas

Writer, Speaker, and Advocate

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Ijeoma Oluo

Writer, Speaker, Internet Yeller

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Lynae Vanee

Poet. Storyteller. Griot. Sage.

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Demetria L. Lucas

Author, Journalist and Media Personality

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Jodi-Ann Burey

Disruptor. Speaker. Writer.

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Nikole Hannah-Jones

Investigative Journalist