🔥 New post: "Clapback Politics" is just tone policing with a new name You've probably seen this phrase floating around—especially in conversations about Jasmine Crockett's Texas Senate run. Sounds like legitimate political critique, right? It's not. It's the same old playbook: when Black women lead with strength and directness, suddenly everyone's concerned about "tone" and "civility." In today's post, we unpack: ☆ What "clapback politics" actually means (hint: be quieter) ☆ Why white men doing the exact same thing gets called "leadership" ☆ Who this phrase really harms ☆ What allies need to do instead Read it here Question for the room: Have you heard "clapback politics" used as code? What other phrases do you see used to police how Black women show up? Drop your examples below. 👇

I’m spending some time in Florida and trying to stay open and curious when I come across MAGA supporters. I went to a Seafood Festival in New Smyrna Beach yesterday. I challenged myself to spend my money at Black owned booths for food and art. At home, having less Black owned options, I already know those I support are Progressive. I live in a Progressive Blue Spot in Red Pennsylvania. I am having a much harder time in Florida getting a gauge on if the Black business owners are aware of just how harmful MAGA is and has been. In my experience as a therapist, I am aware of the complexities that contribute to an oppressed person’s relationship with the oppressor/abuser, so I can hold a lot more grace in these situations than I can when privileged people support this administration. I decided that it mattered more that I spent my money supporting Black businesses than if I was supporting a Progressive business or not. Thoughts? I’m so interested in hearing multiple perspectives around this.