By Briana Perry “The most disrespected woman in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected woman in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” On May 22, 1962, Malcolm X spoke these words while delivering an impassioned speech in Los Angeles to a crowd of Black people. In addition to highlighting how White supremacy was a detriment to Black folks because it led to the destruction of Black communities and internalized oppression, he emphasized how Black women were the most disregarded group in America. That was in 1962. Sadly, in 2017,…
