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Feminista Jones
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Jones speaks at Widener University in 2015
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Michelle Taylor
April 6, 1979 |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) Hunter College (MSW) Temple University (PhD) |
| Occupation | Social worker, author, activist |
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Notable work
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Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminism is Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets |
Feminista Jones (born Michelle Taylor; April 6, 1979) is an American social worker, writer, and activist. She is well-known for her work supporting Black feminism. Feminista Jones writes for many newspapers and magazines. She also hosts a podcast, writes books, and is active on social media.
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About Feminista Jones
Feminista Jones was born in New York City in 1979. She grew up in Queens, New York. She has one son.
She studied at the University of Pennsylvania. She also earned a master's degree in social work from Hunter College. Later, she received a doctorate degree from Temple University.
Her Work and Activism
Feminista Jones uses her voice to help others. She is a social worker, which means she helps people in need. She also writes books and articles.
In 2013, the United Nations Foundation chose her as a Fellow. This was because of her strong influence on social media.
Campaigns for Change
In 2014, Jones started a worldwide campaign. It was called #YouOKSis. This campaign fought against street harassment. Street harassment is when people bother others on the street. Hundreds of people used the hashtag to share their experiences.
That same year, she launched another important campaign. It was called the National Moment of Silence (#NMOS14). This campaign protested police brutality. Police brutality is when police use too much force. This campaign gained attention all over the world. #NMOS14 helped organize vigils across the country. These vigils happened after the death of Michael Brown.
In 2015, Jones was named one of the "Voices of the Year." This award recognized her work with #NMOS14.
Speaking Out
On January 21, 2017, Jones was a main speaker. She spoke at the 2017 Women's March in Philadelphia. At the march, she talked about the difference between allies and co-conspirators. She explained how people can truly support a cause.
Other Projects
In 2015, Feminista Jones helped create the Women's Freedom Conference. This was the first online conference organized by and featuring only women of color.
She has written for many famous publications. These include The Washington Post, Salon, Time, and Ebony. She has also appeared on TV shows. Her work has been shown on C-SPAN and MSNBC.
Jones also helps young children. She supports people who are homeless. She also advocates for those with mental health challenges.
Views on Money
In 2015, Jones wrote an article for The Washington Post. The article was titled "Keep Harriet Tubman—and all women—off the $20 bill." She argued that putting Black women on money was not the best idea. She felt it was especially wrong for Harriet Tubman. This is because women, especially women of color, have historically had less access to wealth. Jones believed that putting Tubman on the $20 bill went against her legacy. Tubman's legacy was about fighting against the system of American capitalism.
Her Book: Reclaiming Our Space
In 2019, Feminista Jones published her book. It is called Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminism is Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets.
Publishers Weekly reviewed the book. They said Jones "smartly analyzes the details of Black female identity." Kirkus Reviews called the book "sharp and thought-provoking." They noted that the book suggests that everyone can learn from Black women's struggles. This is because many Americans now feel similar challenges. The book also looks at how Black feminists use social media. For example, they use "call and response" on Twitter, like traditional African practices.
Awards and Recognition
- "Black Weblog Award" for Outstanding Online Activism (2014)
- The Root, Top 100 Black Social Influencers (2014)
- She Knows/Blog Her, "Voices of the Year" (2015)
- Philadelphia magazine, "The 100 Most Influential Philadelphians" (2018)
