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EDUCATE & ACTIVATE: TERF Part II: Genital Checks and Transphobia Masked as Feminism

Background Currently, there is a strong conservative push against transgender rights. Republicans want to conduct genital checks on kids in sports in order to “ban transgender student athletes from joining teams that match their gender identity.” For a community that already experiences high levels of violence and discrimination, this will only further harm and marginalize […]

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Sonya Renee Taylor bestows honor to her ancestors during Feminist Book Club chat

Pronouns have become an essence of identity, education, and connection. The February book choice for Feminist Book Club (FBC) was The Body is Not An Apology by radical executive officer of the platform that shares the book’s title, Sonya Renee Taylor. The conversation radiated radical self love. Taylor talked about how she was encouraged to

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10 Books for Happiness, Courage, and Inspiration

What does self-love/self-care look for you? Candles, a warm relaxing bath, cooking an elaborate meal, mindfulness, or journaling? For me, it is reading, cuddling with my seven-year-old dog who is – objectively – the cutest Golden Retriever in existence, meditation, facing my faults, and changing for the better. I believe that it is important to

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Niba discusses inclusivity in fiction and Mariquita reviews My Soul Looks Back

If a fantasy or scifi universe has wizards, aliens, fairies, spaceships, or whatever fictional element in it, can’t it also have dark skinned or nonbinary or queer characters in it? Niba guides us through arguments for and against inclusivity in fiction, as well as how writers can incorporate diversity if they themselves have not lived

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10 Influential Women You Should Know From Around the World

1. Madeline Stuart from Australia Madeline Stuart is a model from Australia who became the first professional model who has Down’s Syndrome. Stuart is an advocate for inclusivity in the modeling industry and she has appeared at many high profile events such as New York Fashion Week. 2. Thelma Fardín from Argentina Thelma Fardín is

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The Whiteness of Food Media with Natalia and Mariquita

Mariquita takes us through the data of the food media world and how marginalized voices are depressingly underrepresented. Natalia talks you through colonialism in food – and discussions about authenticity that made her grow. Finally, they end with some ways to walk the walk and cookbook recommendations! Follow and support today’s hosts: Natalia: Instagram //

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Women’s Sexuality Has Always Been Controlled By Others

This past February, Sacred Heart Parish School in Sacramento, California, expelled three students after it was discovered that their mom, Crystal Jackson, had a page on the adult social platform OnlyFans. Jackson told People magazine that she and her husband of 14 years had turned to the platform after experiencing marital issues. They were trying

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Niba discusses colorism and Renee reviews The War Requiem

Colorism: From Then to Now We’ll be getting into the history of colorism, how it crops up in modern places like Bridgerton and the royal family, as well as skin lightening products. This episode includes a trigger warning for rape, discrimination, and body image. If any of these topics are difficult for you, please proceed

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