Posted on: November 4, 2025 Written by: Shavon Comments: 0

Power and Punishment: How Misogynoir Shadows Highly Visible Black Women in Syracuse (And Yet, Still They Rise)

Photo credit: Sharon Owens’ for Mayor Facebook page “Black women are the backbone of this city. We are the moral, cultural, and communal infrastructure holding it up. And yet, we are treated as if we’re replaceable, forgettable, and disposable. That stops here.” SHAVON S. GREENE In this opinion piece, I explore how misogynoir, the intersection of racism and sexism targeting Black women, shows up in how Syracuse treats its most…

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Posted on: June 29, 2025 Written by: The Cuse Girl Comments: 0

10 Things Every Black Woman Should Know About HIV

HIV isn’t a death sentence, and it’s long past time we drop the shame around it. For Black women and girls, especially those navigating dating, sex, and relationships, the silence around HIV can be very dangerous. Stigma keeps people from getting tested, having real conversations, and accessing the care they deserve. At TheCuseGirl.com, we believe in empowered, informed, and shame-free sexual health. Here’s how to protect yourself and help end…

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Posted on: June 29, 2025 Written by: The Cuse Girl Comments: 0

Say Her Name: The Black Femicide in Syracuse Project

Every Black woman deserves to live safely, freely, and fully. Yet across the United States, including right here in Syracuse, too many of our stories end in silence, cut short by violence, neglect, or indifference. The Black Femicide in Syracuse Project was born out of necessity to honor the lives of Black women and girls lost to gender-based violence, to demand justice, and to build collective memory where media and…

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Posted on: June 28, 2025 Written by: The Cuse Girl Comments: 0

Show Up & Show Love: Simples Ways to Support Local Black Creatives

Black creatives play a vital role in shaping Syracuse’s culture and community. Through their art, music, writing, and craftsmanship, they share stories and experiences that are unique to the Black experience. Their art preserves history, spark important conversations, and inspire change, not just locally. Supporting Black creatives, especially Black female artists, means investing in diversity, innovation, and equity. It helps build a stronger community where Black voices are valued, celebrated,…

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Posted on: June 28, 2025 Written by: The Cuse Girl Comments: 0

The Blueprint: The Black Women Who Defined Beauty Innovation

Black women have been shaping the beauty industry for centuries — not just with style, but with invention, entrepreneurship, and community-building. Long before beauty became a billion-dollar market, Black women were quietly engineering tools and products that transformed how we care for and celebrate our hair and skin. These innovators weren’t just creating beauty; they were creating opportunity, pride, and economic power.Here are some of the trailblazing Black women inventors…

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