Category Archives: NYMP6

Without Feelings of Otherness

As told by Morgane Richardson (NYMP6) This is Morgane’s direct response to Black Pearl Ball: A Night of Elegance and Traditions posted on October 24th, 2011.

Much progress has been made over the last 30 years for women in education but ensuring equal opportunity for women of color remains a struggle.  As Women of Color at Middlebury, our tasks were often two-fold – to expand our knowledge and fight for the equal representation of students within elite liberal arts institutions.  It sometimes become unclear as to which was most important throughout our years as students.

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Alumni Highlight: Morgane Veronique Richardson

Middlebury College Reminist Blogger MorganeName: Morgane Veronique Richardson
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY and Los Angeles, CA
Major: Sociology/Anthropology and The History of Art and Architecture Major
Current Status: Co-founder and Executive Director at Mixtape Media
Founder, Refuse The Silence

Biography:
Morgane is a professional feminist, president of Mixtape Media and the founder of Refuse The Silence: Women of Color in Academia Speak Out. Her reflections on women, race and education have been published in numerous blogs and magazines including, Bitch, Feministing, University of Venus and More Magazine.

Aside from earning a degree with an all-too lengthy title (a joint BA in Sociology/Anthropology and The History of Art and Architecture), Morgane spent her time at Middlebury College shaking up the status quo and demanding respect for her peers’ rights.

After graduation Morgane put her experience as a campus organizer, Posse Scholar to use toward a career as a professional Feminist. In 2008 she founded Refuse The Silence, an initiative that encourages women of color who are currently enrolled in or have attended elite liberal arts colleges in the United States to share their stories.

In 2009, she co-founded a successful social media firm, Mixtape Media, which works on pro-social campaigns for clients like Russell Simmons and the United Nations. And in 2010 she took on a new role as Workshop Genius, traveling the country working with students and administrators to reconcile the existing hegemony within elite academia with the desire for diverse campuses.

Morgane is fourth wave antiracist feminist – approaching her generation’s inherited economic, environmental, and social issues with an innovative flair, a progressive mindset, and a practical implementation. MorganeRichardson.com, is a glimpse into her daily life and experiences as a feminist, and queer woman of color activist. She currently lives in Los Angeles, CA with her partner, Alexandra and their dog, Joplin.

Contact Information:
morgane.richardson(at)gmail(dot)com
Twitter
Facebook

Online Presence:
morganerichardson.com
refusethesilence.com
mixtapemedia.org