Why Black Women Are Sitting This One Out: A Protest Within the Protest

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore a rising, quiet movement: Black women choosing to sit out of certain protests, political movements, or national conversations — and why that choice is a protest in itself.

We dive into the exhaustion that comes with always being on the frontlines, the feeling of being seen as essential yet overlooked, and the frustration of being expected to show up for everyone while rarely being protected in return. From voting to activism to allyship, many Black women are asking: Where is our rest? Our justice? Our return on investment?

This episode challenges the idea that silence equals apathy. Instead, it frames withdrawal as a radical act of preservation, a refusal to be tokenized, and a demand for movements to do better by Black women — not just lean on them.

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