In 1995, global leaders came together at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. There, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was introduced as a vision for women and girls to have equal rights and Read More
Category: Activism
Understanding Domestic Violence for Relationship Virgins
Being a relationship virgin doesn’t just mean lacking sex experience. It also means being naïve about all the nuances, struggles, and excitement that comes with it. When we talk about relationship virgins, we too often consider that it means having Read More
30 Days of Affirmation for #DVAM
What if, instead of generating more fear, we generated hope, bravery and community? What if, instead of focusing on heartbreak, we named the ways in which we can keep our hearts strong? Each day this October we’ll share ONE new Read More
The Feminist History of Red Lipstick
You may know that red lipstick makes a bold fashion statement, but do you know the history behind this classic shade? Many women throughout history have sported hues of crimson and ruby lips to communicate their social status, leadership and Read More
How Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace
Each year, 5.3 million acts of domestic violence occur against women 18 and older, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. In fact, every minute, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner. Domestic violence is verbal, Read More
Feminist Film Club: The Hunting Ground
The Hunting Ground is a film that will shake you to your core and rip away blissful ignorance. The 1 hour and 43 minute documentary brings sexual assault on campus to the front and center, and forces you to confront these Read More
Opportunity. Choice. Power.
Opportunity. Choice. Power. When you make a choice, you are exercising your power to decide what’s next. Not everyone has the privilege of unlimited opportunities or choices. Your gender, race, socioeconomic status and other factors beyond your control directly affect Read More
Dating Abuse Is Hard to See
I didn’t know it was abuse until I was 21. We broke up when I was 17. Four years passed before I breathed the realization out in therapy. One long wavering breath, still tinged with disbelief. There were inklings before Read More
Feminist Self-Care: Inspiring Films by Women, for Women
Sometimes when the heaviness of inequality sets in, I love a little self-care in the form of feminist movies! It doesn’t matter to me if it’s a serious drama or a light-hearted rom-com, two hours in a dark movie theatre, Read More
She Said No: True Stories of Violence Against Women
Caroline Nosal. Madison, WI. 24 years old. Janese Talton-Jackson. Pittsburgh, PA. 29 years old. Mary “Unique” Spears. Detroit, MI. 27 years old. Maren Sanchez. Milford, CT. 16 years old. Whitney Jade Washuta. Los Angeles, CA. 25 years old. Tiarah Poyau. Read More