LUXOCRACY
“
is inherent within the
womanist idea, as well as its upshot. I know this
because womanists recognize the Innate Divinity in
all humans and all creation, as well as the principle of
interbeing. In addition, womanists distinguish
spirituality from religion, which opens up new
possibilities. Thus, LUXOCRACY is implicit within
womanism and must be recognized in order to draw
out both the highest aspiration and most profound
architecture of womanism. People do not expect
LUXOCRACY to emanate from Black women’s
thought, yet Black women have kept this flame of
Innate Divinity and the Inner Light eternally lit
across history, culture, and geography.”
The Womanist Idea, Layli Maparyan