About Asista

Asista will feature articles, resources and current national and international news relating to African British Women. Essentially, it is dedicated to assisting the progression of African Women by;

• Exposing and challenging sexism and misogyny
• Educating women about their rights
• Empowering them through knowledge of their culture, history and the Self
• Encouraging a familial, local and international unity amongst Sistas

African women in the Diaspora not only face racism in a society that constantly seeks to commodify and dehumanise African cultures, but also the equally challenging battle against sexism and misogyny - often perpetrated by those who fear and despise the power of African women in unity with each other and their brothas.

Unfortunately, some brothas consciously or subconsciously can contribute to the inherent sexism by reinforcing western values of womanhood and identity. Hence, it is crucial that African men are regular visitors and contributors to Asista and acknowledge that the fight against sexism should not be fought exclusively by women.

Sistas and Brothas should recognise and actively challenge the covert brainwashing and negative reinforcement of identity that maintains the African woman’s status as the underdog of Western Society.