There are SO many Cite A Sista things floating out there, so we created this comprehensive post to keep you updated on all things Cite A Sista.
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There are SO many Cite A Sista things floating out there, so we created this comprehensive post to keep you updated on all things Cite A Sista.

African American women disproportionately suffer from diabetes, hypertension, cervical cancer, breast cancer and obesity. Not only do we experience many of these health issues at an alarming rate, but we face increased risks with aging.

I come from a long line of Black Christian women whose faith got them through and embolden them to be courageous in the face of systemic oppression and personal challenges. I’m aware of the ways that Christianity has been (and continues to be) weaponized against people with varying faith and thought traditions, races, genders, and sexualities. Because of those histories and contexts, I share my faith within the context of it being mine alone and not the way others, even within Christian traditions, experience faith, spirituality, and meaning making.

Graduate school is not very demanding. *Record Scratch* Said. No. One. Ever. Every time I check my email or look at my calendars I have a looming deadline, new suggestions for a meeting, or request for my attendance at an event. Prior to grad school, I prided myself on setting time to complete various tasks [...]

As a Black woman, I am focused on the healing, uplifting, and empowerment of my sisters in every area of their lives, be it family, cou47f1641b7cf2a96d8493ac275b55be82.jpgple relationships, friendships, or career. I believe that we have been taught to take care of everyone but ourselves. Part of our liberation is through caring for ourselves first.

So, what is a graduate student supposed to do? I could give up the ticket (which was a steal at $250) or I could forego the usual travel luxuries and keep my total expenses for the trip (sans airfare) at $500....

Greetings Cite A Sista Family, My name is Dión and I am the newest edition to the #CiteASista movement. And let me tell you, siiiiiiiiisssssss, I'm psyched to be a part of this great endeavor. I want to use my first post as a way for us to get to know each other better. Don't want to speed [...]

Catch up on our March 1 #CiteASista chat now!

Our Dear #CiteASista Family, Welcome to the new hub for all things Cite A Sista! It is our extreme pleasure as the co-founders of Cite A Sista to announce the expansion of and increased accessibility to the Cite A Sista movement. When Joan and I began this project half a year ago, neither of us [...]