Alexandra Moffett-Bateau

Alexandra Moffett-Bateau

Alexandra Moffett-Bateau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at John Jay College, CUNY. In addition to her academic writing, Alexandra is a freelance writer as a part of the #EchoingIda collective. The love of her life is her rescue dog, Honey, and she is passionate about supporting writers, students, and grassroots social justice organizations. You can find Alex on her website: http://amoffettb.com/

The Violence Happening in Ferguson Is More Than Physical

Alexandra Moffett-Bateau

Many people assume that the term "violence" only refers to physically painful encounters. But I want to explore what multiple forms of violence—physical, emotional, bureaucratic, and spiritual—do to a group of people when they simultaneously converge on a community.

Equal Pay Day for (Some) African-American Women

Alexandra Moffett-Bateau

Black lesbians are hyper-marginalized within their race, gender, and sexual orientation. The rates of poverty and unemployment for Black lesbians means that our society must think more critically about policy and legislation that would improve the quality of life across all marginalized groups.

Chronic Pain, and the Denial of Care for Black Women

Alexandra Moffett-Bateau

As long as stereotypes and racism get in the way of diagnosis and treatment, young women and women of color will continue to receive substandard care.

It’s Time to Rethink Black History Month

Alexandra Moffett-Bateau

What is often lost in Black History Month are the contributions of Black women and the present-day concerns of all Black people in the United States.