ADHD is a mental illness
What kind of person comes to mind when you think of someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? The stereotypical answer...
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Why It’s Not Okay To Fetishize Asian Women
It's time to educate ourselves.
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Doja Cat's Music Video "Kiss Me More" Combating Asian Hate
I hope you have seen Doja Cat’s new music video for her latest single, “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA because if you haven’t, where have you...
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Reflecting on My All-girl’s Education:
I was recently asked in a survey by a friend if I am supportive of single-sex schools. Of course subjects like this are more of an open...
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I Don’t Know
It was the single most empowering phrase I could have uttered. In an instant, my shoulders no longer bore the weight of learning, knowing, and explaining all alone. In an instant, I was human again, on the same level as the four girls around me
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Why the Anecdotes on Racism Just Aren't Working Enough
The most interesting part about writing the draft to this article was the emotions that flowed through me. Before this, I did not realise...
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My Love/Hate Relationship with Kansas
Say it with me: “I DoN’t ThiNk wE’Re iN KanSaS aNymOrE” I was born and raised in the great state of Kansas. Before you ask, no. I didn’t...
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Breaking the Blonde Stereotype
Do blondes really have more fun?
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The Problematic Phenomena: Not Like Other Girls
“You aren’t like other girls, you know? You aren’t the typical girly type.” I hear this type of comment or some form of variation often,...
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How the ‘Model Minority’ Myth is Killing Us
It’s time to end this narrative.
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Sister Citizen
Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America is a book that explores the intersectional politics of being both Black and...
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Defending Dr. Suess: A Weird Hill to Die On
Do you think images of Asians with conical hats and slits for eyes are flattering? Do you think portrayals of Africans as monkeys is...
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4 Ways to Feel Empowered in a Male-Dominated Industry
Because the mansplaining is getting annoying.
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I Have a Serious Issue With the New Netflix Show on Indian Weddings "The Big Day"
When Netflix released its reality series called "Indian Matchmaking" in 2020, it became the talk of the town in India. Although many found...
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Screen Stereotyping Black Americans
In spite of the abolishment of slavery and apartheid by modern civilized society, the image of the Black community has been distorted in...
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Modern Day Minstrelsy: A More Subtle Microaggression
On a nice evening in the 1830s, urban white families filled theatres to watch a new, exciting subgenre of entertainment premiere. The...
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Black History Month: What It Means To Me
More than just a month...
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Styling Against Stereotypes
For the women who dress for themselves.
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How Language Reflects Gender Biases
How do implicit gender biases slip into everyday conversation?
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Normalize What Should Be Normalized: Natural Hair
My hair shouldn’t determine my professionalism.
