And still we rise: stories of resilience and transgression

Abstract This paper draws on the lived experiences of the authors, two black women who currently teach at a higher education institution. Personal experiences of racism in education are explored through autobiographical and biographical reflective narrative. Drawing from real-life experience of schooling and university, the authors explore shared experiences of college and university life. Critical race theory and critical race feminism offer lenses which demonstrate how affinity based on race, gender and class can be empowering and lead to support networks in the Academy.