This was something which became all too obvious to even myself as an African American and indigenous woman when I first read Women, Race, and Class by Angela Davis, as well as essays by Audre Lorde, Patricia Collins, and others - which spoke to truths untold in the dominant narratives of even 'Women’s History' month by all women of color (though yes, they were centered in the experiences and perspectives of the Black women who wrote them).

Nonetheless, the further back we go in the timeline of our existence, the less informed we are of the realities women experienced within and across racial groups. We are certainly getting better as a society at pursuing equity in representation for a variety of reasons - not the least of which is that, of course, the internet has made it easier for us to be aware of women’s contributions to society all over the world. (This is also the case for many of the LGBTQ+ community and, with intersectionality in mind, I hope there will soon be a time when we’re committed to also celebrating their contributions to society - especially those of queer and trans BI/POC.) These considerations are therefore also hopefully a bit more at the forefront of our collective consciousness and discussions as we’ve celebrated Women’s History month as Black History month came to a close: two groups of marginalized people for whom months of centered recognition are dedicated probably underscore the ways in which Black women are even further marginalized from the locus of power in our society, although this is certainly not the case for influence.

By now, more folks in our communities and organizations are likely to be familiar with the terms and concepts of intersectionality and being a 'double minority,' which refer to the entangled aspects of one’s identity that situate them at various points within the social strata.

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