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
30 Powerful Quotes for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve put together a list of our favorite quotes — from luminaries living and dead, activists, authors, athletes, actors and leaders — all women. These quotes are here to motivate you and remind you that no Read More
April Lee Hernandez on Self Worth and Abuse
When you are in an abusive relationship and you see the signs that things are going downhill and you don’t do anything about it, it begins to fester. Moment by moment you accept it and plant the seed that can Read More
“I Am A Survivor of Teen Dating Violence” – April Lee Hernandez
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be the girl to end up in an abusive relationship, especially because I did not grow up in an abusive home. Which is the stigma that accompanies abuse; we Read More
10 Signs You’re In An Emotionally Abusive Relationship
Physical violence is not the only sign of an abusive relationship. Emotional abuse is another way that unhealthy relationships manifest. Emotional abuse is broadly defined as when the actions and attitudes of one person cause another individual to experience negative Read More
April Hernandez-Castillo: Let’s End Teen Dating Violence
When you think of February you probably think of Valentine’s Day and chocolate hearts. But did you know that February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? This month we are joined by April Hernandez-Castillo, a motivational speaker, author, and Read More
How to Choose Self-Love on Valentine’s Day
[Tweet “This Valentine’s Day, choose you. You deserve your love and affection just as much as anyone else.”] On Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to think about all the people we love. I feel lucky to have a long list of Read More