On Mondays, I go on a Hot Girl Walk. I pour water into my bottle and set off to daydream and watch the clouds. I listen to an album on this walk. As I was choosing an album for the week, I realized that Lemonade by Beyoncé was still in my downloads. Here I go! […]
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Don’t Stop the Music (Videos): Music Videos in the Present “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child. “Work It” by Missy Elliot. “Hung Up” by Madonna. “Gimme More” by Britney Spears. These are just a handful of songs whose music videos represent indelible memories for me. Once upon a time, music videos were a massive part
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For athletes, being an Olympian is an honor. All of the preparation, goals, sacrifices, and stretching are fulfilled while on that global stage. The audience is cheering you on. Your family gathers to watch you compete. You may even become a meme. While folks are already looking ahead to the 2028 Olympics, I’m still thinking about
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What do I really, really want? I recently participated in an online challenge called the #75HardStyleChallenge, started by Mandy Lee, a fashion writer and analyst. The intentions of the challenge were to dress from your closet for 75 days, documenting each outfit, hopefully gaining confidence in how you dressed as you went along. I am
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Ashley and Mariquita discuss the book Rebels with a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture by Niobe Way. They touch on topics of masculinity, the crisis of connection, and ways in which boys can create better pathways towards mental wellness. You may also hear them pontificate on why childless cat ladies exist. Other resources
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The “Confessionals” of our time Get Ready with Me or GRWM is a visual of someone’s life, a portal into a curve of emotions including humor, sadness, and joy. Posters can gain an audience, evoke a response, and, when possible, a conversation. In the video, how the person is getting ready – and where they’re
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My curiosity into Beverly Jenkins’ work In Beverly Jenkins’ novels, dozens written over three decades, Black women come first in their work, personal life, and pleasure. Jenkins’ mostly historical romances are typically set during periods of American history which tend to exclude the perspective and voice of Black people. Her novels provide deeper complexities and triumph
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In Jaclyn Goldis’ divinely written novel out May 21, The Main Character, the reader is on more twists and turns than a luxury train ride, which is part of the story’s setting. Ginevra Ex is a bestselling novelist who for her latest plot brings her main character, Rory Aronov, onto a lavish Italian getaway. When
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I learned about Ariel Young on Threads. She is the Chief Paper Pusher for Copper and Brass Paper Goods. Ariel’s wisdom focuses her designs and provides a powerful perspective. She champions businesses, not just hers, with encouragement and motivation. I spoke with Ariel about Copper and Brass Paper Goods including how she represents her audience and
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Today’s episode is all about feeling a part of something, whether that’s a family lineage or a community of gamers. We all want to feel like we belong to something more, and our contributors today take that feeling in two totally different (but somehow complementary?) directions.
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At Feminist Book Club, we share books from authors of various backgrounds and perspectives. I asked our Content Contributors and team the books they enjoyed this year. I have left with more books on my TBR. Thank you to our Content Contributors and team! Yasi Agah (she/her), Content Contributor: Muddy People: A Muslim Coming-of-Age by
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Bodies in Media “How to Look Fab Next to the Ocean!” “Six Pack in Six Hours! Click the link in bio to see how.” “Lizzo Lashes Out At Fans Who Call Her Fat.” These headlines are blatant and eye-catching, eager for you to click in order for them to attain ad dollars. The headlines, glossed
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