--- title: "The Crisis Killing Black Women: Misogynoir and Suicide" date: 2025-10-02T11:45:00-04:00 author: Jonese Austin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-crisis-killing-black-women-misogynoir-and-suicide" section: Resources --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# The Crisis Killing Black Women: Misogynoir and Suicide Suicide deaths among Black women and girls are on the rise. However, there is little research exploring why. This article by journalist Kali Holloway explores the relationship between suicide and the intersection of anti-Black racism and misogyny, known as **misogynoir**. Many psychosocial factors affect the mental health of Black women and girls and contribute to their suicidality. Black women often face racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression. These can intersect to cause what Black feminist scholar Moya Bailey termed misogynoir. Misogynoir contributes to the development of tropes such as the strong black woman, the welfare queen, and the jezebel. These stereotypes harm Black women and they shame Black women. Misogynoir can also manifest as harassment and violence. In discussing misogynoir, Holloway focuses on the experiences of two celebrities: Megan Pete, who is known by her rap name Megan Thee Stallion, and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. Pete faced misogynoir after she was shot in the foot by singer and rapper Tory Lanez. Meghan Markle faced misogynoir after she married into the British royal family. Both Pete and Markle faced criticism and harassment that targeted both their gender and race. These experiences contributed to them contemplating suicide. Holloway argues that we need to take the rise in suicide rates for Black women and girls seriously. One way we can do this is by recognizing how misogynoir shapes Black women’s lived experiences and mental health. > Of course, there are highly personal reasons for every life that is lost to suicide. But, as long as the psychology and mental health fields continue to ignore the intersecting harms of anti-Black racism and gender, and the damage they cause—including the way they can make life seem unworthy of living for an increasing number of Black women and girls—they will fail to create culturally competent interventions that adequately serve Black women and girls’ mental health. [Read the full article ](https://www.thenation.com/article/society/the-crisis-killing-black-women/) SOURCE: The Nation • AUTHOR: Kali Holloway • LAST UPDATED: February 3, 2023 ![People at a Black Lives Matter march. A woman holds a sign that reads: "The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman. - Malcolm X."](data:image/png;base64,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) "Protect Black Women" by Fibonacci Blue/Flickr CC BY 2.0 ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ mental health](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/mental-health) - [ race, class, and mental health](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/race-class-and-mental-health) - [Black / African American](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/black-african-american) - [sexism](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexism) - [racism](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/racism) - [death and dying](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/death-and-dying) - [shame](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/shame) - [gender roles](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/gender-roles) - [trauma](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/trauma) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [ResourcesRead ## A Trauma-Informed Response To Racial Injustice How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice. ![Duncan shaffer lo Pr MM Xp IIA unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-trauma-informed-response-to-racial-injustice) [Where We StandRead ## Mental Health through a Feminist Lens Our Bodies Ourselves offers a broad critique of the mental health field, as well as resources to help ease suffering from very real mental and emotional pain and disabilities. ![A Black woman holds a sign above her head which reads "I can't breathe."](data:image/png;base64,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) Our Bodies Ourselves offers a broad critique of the mental health field, as well as resources to help ease suffering from very real mental and emotional pain and disabilities.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/where-we-stand/where-we-stand-mental-health-through-a-feminist-lens) [ResourcesRead ## Strong Black Women Need Therapy Too This piece talks about the possible benefits of therapy for Black women, shares positive stories of Black women who have undergone therapy, and provides resources for those looking for help. ![A Black woman with an afro sits in front of a therapist](data:image/png;base64,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) This piece talks about the possible benefits of therapy for Black women, shares positive stories of Black women who have undergone therapy, and provides resources for those looking for help.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/strong-black-women-need-therapy-too) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## Addressing Institutional Racism & Health Inequality: My Perspective Diana Namumbejja Abwoye comments on race and health disparities from her personal experiences and perspective. She calls on white accomplices to end institutional racism and achieve true diversity. ![Diana Abwoye](data:image/png;base64,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) Diana Namumbejja Abwoye comments on race and health disparities from her personal experiences and perspective. She calls on white accomplices to end institutional racism and achieve true diversity.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/addressing-institutional-racism-health-inequality-my-perspective) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Dealing with Doctors and My Heart Health TC shares her experience with doctors in the days leading up to and after her diagnosis of congestive heart failure. ![Tannie](data:image/png;base64,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) TC shares her experience with doctors in the days leading up to and after her diagnosis of congestive heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/your-story-heart-health1) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## Living with Congestive Heart Failure TC shares how she felt immediately after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. ![Alexandru-Acea-unsplash](data:image/png;base64,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) TC shares how she felt immediately after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-living-with-congestive-heart-failure) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Interacting with My Cardiologist TC discusses her relationship with the cardiologist she was assigned after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. ![Tannie](data:image/png;base64,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) TC discusses her relationship with the cardiologist she was assigned after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/your-story-heart-health3) [ResourcesRead ## 35 Self-Care Tips for Black Women A collection of self-care tips for Black women ![Brandy kennedy 7 P1mau71k JA unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) A collection of self-care tips for Black women](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/35-self-care-tips-for-black-women)