Sister Circles in Academia

Black Gaze

In this episode, discover how Dr. Porcher and Dr. Bertrand developed their personal sister circle, the history of sister circles in the Black community, and advice for developing your own sister circle. [Sister circles are support groups that build upon existing friendships, fictive kin networks, and the sense of community found among African Americans females. Originally embedded in the Black club movement (Giddings 1984), sister circles have been a vital part of Black female life for the last 150 years.