Rihanna recently released a powerful video, “Man Down,” which portrays sexual violence and a lethal response.  Many writers have reflected on the politics of sexual violence against black women in the context of this video including Akiba Solomon at Colorlines,  Crunk Feminist Collective, Mark Anthony Neal, and this interview with black lesbian feminist filmmaker, Aishah … Continue reading “Man Down” – Rihanna Uncovers the Anguish of Rape Victims and Calls the Community to Accountability