Opportunity for girls through education is unbelievably important to me. I am proud to be an educated young woman in today’s society where I can stand on my own two feet, be independent, and voice my own opinions. Education has given Read More
Month: March 2017
Breathing. It Could Save Your Life
Breathing. It seems so simple. Of course you’re breathing, you wouldn’t be reading this if you weren’t. I’m talking about mindful breathing, though. Some people call it meditation, but ‘meditation’ can be intimidating… it felt too hard for me at Read More
“Be as you wish to seem.”
One of the podcasts I listen to (Inspire Me Today) had an interview with a fitness/weight loss coach who was talking about how she helps her clients lose weight & get in shape. While I’m not really interested in that Read More
5 Books Every Feminist Should Read This Year
I love to read a variety of genres, but I am most drawn to books that place primacy on feminist topics. These types of books contribute to my consciousness-raising process by enabling me to understand the unique challenges that other Read More
8 Essential Facts You Need to Know About the FAFSA
Did you know that lacking a college degree is one of the strongest indicators of poverty? For anyone – but especially for women – education is a powerful way to empower themselves socially and economically so they can have a better Read More
I Am Worthy: Learning to Live Again
My struggle with low self-esteem begins and ends with me. However, there were other people who either knowingly, or unintentionally, had an impact on how I felt about myself as a woman. I made mistakes and I had to recognize Read More
History of Women’s Rights in America
Watch the video on major milestones in the struggle for gender equality! March is National Women’s History Month and a time to celebrate and educate. When the U.S. was first established a woman was considered a man’s property. She was silenced, discriminated against and deprived of her Read More
3 Pop Songs That Fuel Rape Culture
In a rape culture, society produces messages that suggest women are sex objects and men have a right to access their bodies. In this type of culture, rape is acceptable despite the fact that the act is a violation of Read More
The Next One in Line: Setting Girls Up for Science Success
Imagine a girl. Right now she’s sitting in her first-grade classroom, her coat is hung in the colorful cubbies that line the wall, an alphabet rug lies in the back corner near the windows, and the scent of crayons lingers Read More
10 Things You May Not Know About Rape
Rape is one of the most painful, disempowering experiences that a person can live through. Unfortunately, we live in a world where rape is underreported. Additionally, there is a great degree of silence and misinformation about the issue. Because of Read More