We must prioritize the needs of those who are most marginalized, as a bottom-up movement and not top down. This can’t be about white women protecting their status—and then reaching out a hand. It will require our exile from the system itself, a fresh vantage point, a chance to build back anew. We will need to stop clutching at this structure and recognize that our fear keeps us bound, not safe, and that what we all need is equity within a society that is balanced and humane.
