ABSTRACT
Black feminisms are diverse and have been birthed from a range of lived, corporeal experiences of Black women globally. Although each perspective is unique, all share the collective vision of elevating and legitimizing Black women's knowledges. Importantly, Black feminisms aim to bring about social justice for all who experience oppression. A distinctive facet of Black feminist thought and other women of color perspectives is that theory is born from the flesh. When theorizing based on the lived experiences of women of color, and the many intersectional identities we each possess, power hierarchies, or what Collins conceptualizes as matrices of domination, are revealed. Black women have herstorically rallied collectively to resist matrices of domination, finding ways to heal while interrogating injustices. Coalition building brings strength to movements, and pushes back against neo-liberal, individualistic methods of resistance. A Black feminist approach to health, safety, and nutrition has prompted a focus on having students explore what it means to craft a "wellness curriculum.".
