I am still writing my way toward a place where I fit. - Roxane Gay

Some women being empowered does not prove the patriarchy is dead. It proves that some of us are lucky.

My mother has often told me there are some things you cannot tell a man who loves you, things he cannot handle knowing.

On my more difficult days, I'm not sure what's more of a pain in my ass — being black or being a woman. I'm happy to be both of these things, but the world keeps intervening.