But why all the grand generalizations though? The basic definition of feminism is the advocacy of womens' rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. Let's say these black women that you know mentor and guide low income black girls in high school (like myself), they are practicing feminism. You not liking the nazi's of the group doesn't change that.
Black girls who grow up in poverty not only face racial barriers but also many hardships due to their sex. A black girl growing up in poverty more than likely has no one to turn to and without proper guidance ends of a statistic. These countless girls are victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking that often times result in low appreciation of self. They turn to the street nikkas and dope boys for love and security who just treat them like cum dumpsters and next thing you know you have an out of wedlock baby starting the cycle all over again. The father more than likely will be part of the system well before the age of 18 which will then perpetuate a life of unemployment and the woman will become your welfare queen baby momma. This vicious domino effect is part of the reason we as a race are so low politically, socially, and economically.
So when I decide to take on a group of women to teach them about black pride and respectability, to make sure they are meeting their graduation requirements, to have them engage in self-esteem activities, to help them cope with childhood trauma, to take them shopping for clothes that is presentable, to help them with their resumes and job searches, to engage them and teach them how to become leaders in the community, I am not only bettering black women, I am practicing black feminism.
The only people who have a problem with this are people who refuse to look at the true concept of black feminism and would rather look at the extremists and crazys as scapegoats. I am nothing like those keyboard activists but I unfortunately have to constantly walk in fear of retaliation and mockery from black men bc I choose to identify myself as a black feminist.
It is not okay to generalize all black men so why is it okay in this case?