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7 Ways Non-Black People of Color Perpetuate Anti-Black Racism
#7: “Saying the n-word.” When non-black people of color don’t think about their own problematic behavior, these examples of anti-blackness are way too common.
Read MoreThink ‘Colorblindness’ Fixes Racism? These 3 Situations Prove You Wrong
If you don’t know why claiming you “don’t see color” does more harm than good, Franchesca Ramsey has some real-life situations that explain it perfectly.
Read MoreHow We Can Embrace Our Own #BlackMuslimGirlMagic If the Media Ignores Us
How do you feel about how the media portrays Black Muslims? Too often, there’s no visibility at all – but this gorgeous story and photoshoot shows how we can change the game.
Read MoreMy White Boss Talked About Race in America and This is What Happened
“Today you have a chance to be a better colleague.” It wasn’t “business as usual” for her – and these lessons from her white boss’ reaction are a really big deal.
Read MoreHere’s the Major Problem With White Beauty Standards
“Spoiler alert: Not all of us look like this when we’re naked.” These women are breaking down the TRUTH! Can you relate?
Read MoreNot Everyone’s as Ripped as Ken – Why These Toys Need a Body Image Makeover
Barbie’s updated to show girls they don’t have to be white and thin – but what about toys created with boys in mind? Here’s why they need healthier body image, too.
Read MoreWhat to Do When Someone Tells a Racist Joke
Ever wondered how to explain why saying “it’s just a joke” doesn’t fly when someone’s being oppressive? Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey has a great break-down of how to respond to a racist “joke.”
Read MoreWorried Your Partner Is Emotionally Abusive? Check Out These 7 Warning Signs
There’s a misconception that abusive partners always use physical violence, which can make it hard to tell if your partner’s abusive. This comic can help you figure out what’s happening and what to do next.
Read MoreWhat We’re Missing When We Don’t Prioritize Self-Love
We know it sounds cliché – but Lilly Singh’s keeping it real about why you need to love yourself, and what we’re missing when we don’t.
Read More4 Reasons I’m a ‘Successful’ Queer Cartoonist (That Have Nothing to Do With Skill)
Is “the dream” only within reach for certain people? Turns out the path to success is less universal than you might think.
Read More9 Things Latinxs Are Tired of Explaining to Everyone Else
These common remarks and questions only marginalize and “other” Latinxs in our society. Make sure you’re never the one to say them.
Read More6 Racist and Sexist Things You Should Never Say to a Mixed Race Woman
Wanna find out why “you’re so exotic” is not a compliment? Most of the comments mixed race women get don’t come from a place of malice or hatred, but a lack of understanding. And navigating a multi-racial identity can be hard enough without factors like racism and sexism. So avoid being racially sensitive by starting with Marina Watanabe’s tips on what not to say.
Read MoreWeighting to Be Seen: Being Fat, Black, and Invisible in Body Positivity
The body positivity movement has made great strides in helping bodies of all shapes feel loved, cherished, and acceptable. But what does it mean when major media outlets create lists of body image heroines and virtually every woman listed is white? In this article, Sonya Renee Taylor details the racist undertones that have caused the movement to overlook and neglect her and other black women’s body-loving activism for far too long.
Read MoreWhere Are You FROM From?: How a Seemingly Innocent Question is Racist
Chances are, if you’re a person of color, someone has asked you where you’re from. “No, where are you from from?” And then proceeded to recite a series of cultural stereotypes back to you to show how much they ‘understand’ your cultural heritage. Check out this spot-on comedy sketch with a twist from Wong Fu Productions, as they also spotlight the prejudiced stereotypes still common about rural America.
Read More7 Lies We Have to Stop Telling About Black Girls
There is a myth that Black girls generally fare better than Black boys — that they somehow have it easier. Here are 7 myths that we need to stop repeating when it comes to young Black women and the achievement gap.
Read More4 Messed Up Sexist Things That Happen to Women of Color
Feminism is much more than simply addressing the wage gap, climbing the corporate ladder, or ensuring access to abortion services. Women of color have never had the privilege to solely focus on women’s issues — gender and racial inequalities combined so often ravage both our physical and mental health. Here are 4 ways women of color experience sexism differently.
Read MoreI’m Not a Puzzle to Solve: How to Speak to Ethnically Ambiguous People
My father is Peruvian, and my mother is Colombian. My appearance can be interesting to many people, but that doesn’t mean it’s up for public discussion. Questioning someone about their appearance is rude, especially if they’re a stranger. But if can’t control your curiosity, here are a few things to keep in mind when approaching people about their ethnic background.
Read MoreWhy Dove’s Latest “Real Beauty” Video Gets It All Wrong
The premise is that women are their own worst enemies, focusing on their worst physical qualities. A sketch artist draws them based on their descriptions, then redraws them based on the description of others. When they see the side-by-side comparison, they realize that they’re more beautiful than they thought. That may sound inspiring, but it doesn’t work for a number of reasons. Here are five.
Read More8 Lessons That Show How Emotional Labor Defines Women’s Lives
Are you expected to give emotional labor in these ways? This author has poignantly captured the impact of this pressure on women and other people society labels “feminine.”
Read More6 Things Intersex Folks Need to Know About How We Perpetuate Anti-Black Racism
Here’s what two prominent Black intersex activists want the whole community to know about addressing racism in white-dominated spaces.
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