When it comes to one of the biggest financial hurdles to getting ahead in life, student debt ranks at the top for many current and former college students, especially for women. A news report from January 2022 found that Americans owe about $1.75 trillion in student loans, according to data from the Federal Reserve. Millennials (the…
By Cynthia Williams This year was a big year for me. I had probably the most growth as a person that I have yet to experience in my adult life. I grew as a person, a wife, a mom, and a practitioner. This growth, this change, has calmed me and made me more driven at…
In ‘Jasmine Zumideh Needs A Win’ (out November 1, 2022, Wednesday Books) Iranian American debut author Susan Azim Boyer depicts a high school election derailed by negative media coverage of the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis to address the impact of harmful racial media stereotypes similar to those that have affected Muslims after 9/11, Chinese Americans…
After a World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival last year, and over 30 festivals on four continents, Emily Branham’s first feature documentary BEING BEBE roars into Pride Month by making its Broadcast Premiere on Fuse in the U.S. and OUTtv in Canada on June 21st, and will later be available on their streaming platforms. ‘Being…
By Dr. Rachel Kowert Do you know, you are almost three times as likely to see a speaking animal in the central role of a children’s book than a Black, Latinx, Indignious, or Asian child? And out of the top 100 best selling children’s books: 1 in 5 does not feature a single female character…
By Madeline Miller In the United Kingdom, people in the LGBTQ+ community are celebrating great achievements like an LGBTQ+ museum. Since May 2022, the museum has become a staple for anything LGBTQ+ related. Its grand opening took place just 50 years after England’s first Gay Pride march, which took place just a few miles away…
Throughout the month of April and beyond, social media platform TikTok announced they would be celebrating Arab American Heritage by recognizing the contributions and impact of the #ArabTikTok community. For National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) specifically, they shone a light on the creators and businesses who uplift and champion the Arab community every day…
By Hayley Mundeva for Girl Effect Imagine waking up–still feeling tired–wondering what time it is. “Is it too early?”, you ask yourself. “Or is it time to start my day?” After scratching the sleep out of your eyes, you turn towards the clock. But you’re not able to see the time. That’s a…
Giving back to your community can be easy and rewarding. There are many ways that you can give back, and it doesn’t have to involve a lot of time or money. You can volunteer your time, donate items or money, or simply spread the word about important causes whether it be in person or on…
When it comes to women supporting women, few have done it with more heart, soul and strategy than Kate Roberts, CEO of The Body Agency, based in Washington DC. The Body Agency was created to be a one stop shop revolutionizing the way health and sexual wellness is taught, communicated and shared across cultures, genders and generations. The…
It’s that time of the year again when we go into overdrive looking for the perfect gift for the loved ones in our lives, or perhaps even ourselves (treat yo’self!). Since we are smack-bang in the middle of a turbulent political climate toward bodily autonomy, gender justice and reproductive rights, there has never been a…
Teaching independence to children with special needs is a strenuous and lengthy journey. Parental instincts automatically drive one to nurture and protect children, but what you may not realize is that you might be removing opportunities for a child to practice their freedom. As scary as it may seem, in order to encourage independence, parents must…
By Sijdah [TW: honor killings, mention of violent acts] When I was a child, I was told the world is a warm and welcoming place, and I will get everything if I am a kind human being. I was given hope to believe in the sentient beasts around me because, after all, we humans are…
We are all familiar with the atrocities of the Vietnam War, as well as the horrific impact of Agent Orange. But this is not just an historical story. This is an issue that has far reaching tentacles in our current fight for environmental justice globally. There is also a significant connection to reproductive justice, which…
