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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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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Did you know Rupi Kaur was accused of plagiarizing the work of a Black woman? A few years ago she was put on blast for it. Kaur has since denied the allegations, but for the longest time, I was torn between cancelling her and continuing to read her books. I love Rupi Kaur’s work (despite
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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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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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Renee recently interviewed Luvvie Ajayi-Jones to discuss her new book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear Fighter Manual. We watched the book launch and become a New. York. Times. Bestseller (#blessed) and are so excited to have this amazing opportunity to feature an edited excerpt of Professional Troublemaker for our readers. Read it. Internalize it. Question the
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Summary What’s Mine and Yours shows the story of two families growing up in North Carolina – the Venturas, a Latinx family, and the Gilberts, a Black family. The Ventura family starts with their parents, Robbie and Lacey May, and their three children, Noelle, Margarita and Diane. The Gilbert family includes their parents, Ray and
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Feminist Book Club: The Podcast got a bit of a makeover this week! Introducing our new podcast contributors: Renee – @feministbookclubbox or @bellerenee on Instagram Lucy – @lucygraceeee on Instagram and Twitter Phalin – @phalinoliver on Instagram and TikTok Natalia – @stitchcraftnwizardry on Instagram, @natsanpol or @fmnstbookclub on Twitter Christine – @readingismagical and @loyaltybooks on
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Picture this, it is March 2020 and you are at home with your kids trying to figure out how to do long division, let alone explain it to them. Your children are frustrated because you do not know how to do fifth grade math, you are feeling hopeless because maybe your child’s teacher was right,
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Kate Hope Day is the author of If, Then and her newest novel is IN THE QUICK. She holds a BA from Bryn Mawr College and a PhD in English from the University of Pittsburgh. She was an associate producer at HBO. She lives in Oregon with her husband and their two children. Connect with
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Feminist Book Club blog contributors are working together to create posts as an “Educate & Activate” series. We will define a term or movement, provide historical context, and give you additional resources to learn more. We believe that an educated populace can be better activists, accomplices and co-conspirators. It is important to note that these
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