Nyasha Junior, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at the Howard University School of Divinity in Washington, D.C. Her research focuses on feminist and womanist biblical interpretation. She loves grits and Law & Order re-runs. Visit her website at www.nyashajunior.com and follow her on Twitter at @NyashaJunior!
They are forgotten, shunned, hushed up. Their stories are covered up, and their testimonies are disbelieved. Sexual assault survivors are often forgotten women. Silencing survivors and offering unflagging support of accused rapists are textbook elements of rape culture. Today, Phylicia Rashad provides Exhibit A. Phylicia Rashad is a Tony Award-winning actor with a distinguished stage […]
It’s spring time! Time for young love, allergies—and commencement. Last week, I once again put on my academic regalia. In terms of cost-per-wear, it is my most expensive item of clothing except for my wedding dress. I wear my regalia only at opening convocation in the fall and at closing convocation in the spring. Otherwise […]