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This author isn’t suffering some tragic confusion. But she has dealt with a struggle that may be familiar if you have a multi-racial identity – the fight to self-determine how she identifies. Read how the US’s socially constructed racial hierarchy plays out for someone mixed with non-white races – and how this author started with herself to change it.

“People are too sensitive!” You’ve probably encountered the claim that “political correctness” has gone too far – but here’s why that’s more of an excuse than a real argument.

Asexuality is just now coming onto the horizon as an identity. In the last ten years, there has been a growing awareness that some people don’t experience sexual attraction. Given how our society assumes everyone is and wants to be sexual, it can be confusing for some people to understand how asexual people date. So here are some

I hear it all too often: “I’m not racist, but I just wouldn’t date [insert race/ethnicity].” If you have to start a sentence with a clarification that you’re not racist, that’s a pretty good indicator that you need to reevaluate whatever you’re about to say. You can’t know whether or not you have chemistry with someone unless you get to know them. So be open-minded.

Why intersectionality is vital is apparent: it’s a metaphor and frame that acknowledges how prejudice and marginalization both exist and intersect.

“How can you be pro-black if you don’t take the peril of Black women seriously?” Black men learn some damaging messages about Black women – but you can unlearn them.

Ever wondered if analyzing your DNA could help you understand your identity? This author gave it a try, and she’s passing on the info that might help you, too.

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Like so many others, this author loved how Prince transcended boundaries – but transcending race? Read this to understand why we have to recognize Prince’s blackness to honor his memory.

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If cultural appropriation doesn’t seem like a big deal to you, you’re missing something big. Here’s what you need to know.

Trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people have not been centered in the LGBTQIA+ movement. The LGBTQIA+ movement that we witness in television, print media, and in the law is predominantly a white, gay, and masculine movement. However, when one looks behind the scenes, we witness the emotional, physical, and spiritual labor of femmes, people of…

Wondering who runs Everyday Feminism? Then it’s best not to listen to the rumors. Here’s the truth behind some of the most bizarre rumors we’ve heard!

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How do you deal with oppressive behavior in your activist communities? Sometimes when we call each other out, we’re acting from fear – not for accountability. Here’s what to look out for, and what to try instead.

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Whether they’re celebrities or people we know, we tend to believe “good” people are nothing like the “monsters” who rape and abuse. But here’s why we need to drop this idea – for survivors, for community, and for yourself.

When we talk about birth control, we need to remember that cis straight women aren’t the only stakeholders.

Environmental racism has been around since America’s inception as a mixture of disregard, neglect, and careful and intentional planning by people who benefit from it.

The idea of a space where justice is a priority is amazing. So, when Muslim women like myself enter feminist or social justice-oriented spaces, it is often our hope that these spaces will be amazing. But does it actually pan out that way? I, for one, have had difficulty finding spaces where I’m not forced…

Can you relate to how mental health stigma shows up in Latinx cultures? Let’s get the truth on some of the myths that can keep Latinx people from getting help.

Do you know about the negative impact that traditional schools can have on children? There are other options – here are some great alternatives that work for this author’s family.

Do you think saying you’re “not into” a certain race is just a matter of preference? A lot of people do – and Kat Blaque used to be one of them. Here’s how she realized how wrong she was.

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“Being gay is not a choice.” It’s a common refrain in support of LGBTQIA+ rights – but what is it really saying about queer identity? This insightful perspective might surprise you.