"We acknowledge the sensitive and emotional nature of the abortion controversy, of the vigorous opposing views, even among physicians, and of the deep and seemingly absolute convictions that the subject inspires.” — Justice Blackmun In 1969, 21-year-old Norma McCorvey became pregnant with an unplanned third child. She attempted to get an abortion in Dallas due... Continue Reading →
DO NOT TOUCH MY HAIR
Hair is a marker for various ethnic, religious, cultural, gender and racial indications. Hair has been used to denote religion, status, wealth, marital status and age. Hair and identity are inseparable. Nowadays, it is common for workplaces to have dress code, appearance and grooming policies. Most of these policies target black people. These policies tend... Continue Reading →
LET HER LEARN
Zimbabwe has finally amended the Education Act through section 68C to provide that no pupil shall be excluded from school on the basis of pregnancy (and of course my people were beyond outraged). Prior to this express provision, there was no government law, regulation or policy requiring the expulsion of pregnant students. Only a moralistic... Continue Reading →