Potholes; and other things worth fixing
It is uncomfortable for me to take a walk in Memphis. Not for fear of crime. It is uncomfortable to walk through Memphis because I am...
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Not All Latinx Are Hispanic, But Most Hispanics Tend to Be Latinx
For many non-Latinx people, words such as Latinx and Hispanic are interchangable. But before we open up that can of worms of straight-up wrong, let’s deconstruct the difference between Latino, Latina and LatinX.
Does Professionalism Cater to Whiteness?
A lot of these dress codes that say they promote professionalism actually have deep roots within systems of oppression. If I reflect on professionalism long enough, I am convinced it was created to enable colonizers to hold power over people who have marginalized identities.
Why I Wish AOC Could Be My BFF
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one of the youngest people to ever be elected to Congress, and I have never related to a politician more. Here...
10 Gorgeous Women of Color Models You Should Know
I have had an interesting in fashion since I was just a little black girl growing up in Africa, but there was something that I rarely saw...
Overview of Cambridge Women's Center
The Cambridge Women’s Center is making a big impact in the Greater Boston community. Find out how you can help
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Late Night with Seth Meyers Deserves Our Love—Here's Why
“From 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York, It’s Late Night with Seth Meyers!”
A Chicano Studies x Linguistics Course Changed My Life
For me, life was walking through a house of distorted mirrors. People were the mirrors and the distortion was my latinidad. I was so...
The Amazing Women of Black Panther
This month on February 24, the 91st Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby theater and one of the most talked about movies, “Black...
Studying Abroad as a WOC
There is this magical, warm fuzzy feeling when you decide to study abroad. The anticipation of drinking that coffee in Italy, eating that...
Nashville Ballet Embraces Representation in the Arts
Representation reaches the stage of Nashville Ballet
“We Will Not Go Back”: 2019 Toronto Women’s March In Photos
Everything was frozen but our spirits
7 Brands Owned By Badass WOC That You Should Support RN
Stay woke, ladies.
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Makeup for WOC
Finding makeup when you’re a woman of color has always been one of the most difficult tasks ever — whether you’re just getting into makeup...
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The Woman Behind Your Favorite Insta-Worthy Art Piece
While the name Yayoi Kusama might not sound familiar to you, you’ve definitely seen her art pop up all over social media. Well known for...
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7 Dark-skinned Actresses You Need to Be Following
There isn't a scarcity of dark-skinned black women nor of roles for them to fill. We just aren't giving them the parts.
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How Zadie Smith Gave Me Confidence
After watching her On Writing lecture at BU last Monday, it’s settled in me how inspiring it was to see a mixed race woman with a passion for being honest in her work.
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Women Of Color Entrepreneur Series: Reem Atassi
“Oh! The places you’ll go!” This optimistic quote, by the imaginative Dr. Seuss, foreshadows the places a child will go in their lifetime...
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Historical Women We Don’t Talk About Enough
To be blunt, women’s contributions to history are often ignored. In the traditional patriarchal society, the efforts of women to change the...
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This Muhlenberg Student Created a Website That is for All Women
She and her website are pretty amazing!
