Maisha Z. Johnson, Healthline

Maisha Z. Johnson

Healthline

Oakland, CA, United States

Contact Maisha

Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.

Start free trial

Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • Healthline
  • Unapologetic Body
  • Everyday Feminism

Past articles by Maisha:

How Being a Black Woman Impacts My Endometriosis

Yes, I’m bringing race into this. But that’s because it’s important to talk about it. → Read More

5 Possible Reasons Why CBD Isn’t Working for You

Have you tried CBD but it doesn’t seem to work for you? Consider these five reasons before you give up on CBD for good. → Read More

‘Fake’ Service Dogs Are Common for Good Reason — Here’s Why

Yes, we criticize fake service dogs for good reason: They can take away from legitimizing actual service dogs. But there’s another layer to the truth. Here are some things to consider before you judge “fake” service dogs. → Read More

If You Ever Felt Like Body Positivity Wasn’t for You, Here’s Why

What happens when you separate a movement from its roots? To learn more about the #BodyPositivityInColor campaign, we spoke with the founders of Wear Your Voice. → Read More

10 Defensive Reactions to White Privilege That Make No Damn Sense – But Are Super Common

So let’s do this – let’s talk the gritty details of what racism does to people’s lives, be honest about the biases and shame we’ve internalized, face the uncomfortable truth about living in a society dominated by white supremacy. But if, at any point, you’re tempted to oversimplify these complex is → Read More

7 Ways of ‘Honoring’ Other Cultures That Are Really Just Cultural Appropriation

If you’re looking for ways to appreciate other cultures, but you haven’t yet thought about how to avoid appropriating them, then it’s possible that you’re doing more harm than good. → Read More

10 Ways the Beauty Industry Tells You Being Beautiful Means Being White

For women of color, the Western, Eurocentric standard of beauty creates internalized self-hatred. We’re told that striving for beauty isn’t just a matter of presenting our best self, but of fundamentally changing ourselves with things like hair straightening chemicals, plastic surgery, and toxic skin-lightening creams. → Read More

10 Ways the Beauty Industry Tells You Being Beautiful Means Being White

For women of color, the Western, Eurocentric standard of beauty creates internalized self-hatred. We’re told that striving for beauty isn’t just a matter of presenting our best self, but of fundamentally changing ourselves with things like hair straightening chemicals, plastic surgery, and toxic skin-lightening creams. → Read More

6 Signs Your Call-Out Isn’t Actually About Accountability

Here are some signs that you may be “performing activism” when you’re trying to hold someone accountable – and how to refocus on the bigger picture instead. → Read More

5 Signs That I'm Struggling with Internalized Racism

How can you recognize internalized racism – and what do you do when it’s making you feel bad about yourself? These tips for healing can help. → Read More

7 Things You Can Do If Your Friend Gets Back with Their Abusive Ex-Partner

It can be so scary and unsettling if someone you care about gets back with an abusive partner – but it happens more often than you might think. Here’s what to do. → Read More

10 Ways to Help Your Bisexual Friends Fight Invisibility and Erasure

For Bisexual Visibility Day, find out how to support your bi+ friends with these practical tips – and learn why visibility is so crucial. → Read More

How the Trigger Warning Debate Exposes Our F*cked Up Views on Mental Illness —

Do you agree with the University of Chicago dean about trigger warnings? These attitudes reveal that we need urgent changes in our approach to mental health. → Read More

8 Relationship Reminders for Bisexual Women That You Don't Get Nearly Enough —

Did you catch the media's biphobia about Amber Heard's divorce from Johnny Depp? We get way too much of that, so here's the opposite – loving reminders for bisexual women. → Read More

4 Things We're Not Saying When We Say 'Rape Culture'

“The Middle East is where the real rape culture is!” If you don't believe in rape culture, you're probably misinterpreting what it is – so here's the truth you need to know. → Read More

4 Things We're Not Saying When We Say 'Rape Culture'

“The Middle East is where the real rape culture is!” If you don't believe in rape culture, you're probably misinterpreting what it is – so here's the truth you need to know. → Read More

5 Facts That Will Absolutely Infuriate You About Police and Racist Violence

This summary about racist police brutality lets the facts speak for themselves – and they show loud and clear why you should be outraged by the killing of Alton Sterling and other victims. → Read More

5 Facts That Will Absolutely Infuriate You About Police and Racist Violence

This summary about racist police brutality lets the facts speak for themselves – and they show loud and clear why you should be outraged by the killing of Alton Sterling and other victims. → Read More

14 Simple (But Super Helpful) Ways to Take Care of Yourself as a Feminist

If self-care feels like yet another task to add to your to-do list, try these tips. They'll help you incorporate this important step into your feminism. → Read More

The Top 5 Feminist Conspiracies (According to Our Trolls)

Who has time for all these plans anyway? If you ask anti-feminist trolls, you do – catch up with what you're supposed to be plotting for the Feminist Agenda. → Read More