Black, woman; we have been lumped and despite the attempt to generalize, these seeming understatements of identity have so many possibilities. The labels, black and woman independently have numerous dimensions; their coupling has linked so many, combining descendants of powerful nations that may have otherwise ended up at each other's throats. The capacity of these two labels to unite generates a power that so often goes untapped. <br /> <br /> <br />Whether it is a self-help book or the latest addition to magazine publishing there seems to always be someone willing to explain to each generation of women how to behave. The rules of earlier centuries encouraged impeccable manners and appearance. Then the liberation movement encouraged women to take their place as human beings but recently it seems it has all been reduced to lessons in mediocrity. <br /> <br /> <br />Based in New York, The Coup magazine is two tiered; working through the web and with a hard-copy quarterly publication. Sophisticated yet simple we cover an expansive audience while maintaining a finely tuned ear to what's really important in the world of black women. The Coup reader not only wants to be informed about what's going on in the world but also wants to be connected to the reflections of her sisters. <br /> <br /> <br />The Coup magazine was founded on the premise of unification; determined to empower young women of the African Diaspora through political awareness, social consciousness and a sincere willingness to defeat the divisions that have been set before us. Exploring literary essays, arts, entertainment and business for and by Black Women of the world (African, African-American, Black American, Black European, Black Asian, Black Australian, Black Indian and West Indian women) we wish to provide a source of knowledge that will serve as a tool in making today's woman of color stronger, one hundred years closer to her history, her fruitions, her sisters and herself. http://espanol.thecoupmagazine.com 2008-09-06T05:42:56+01:00