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Every Day Racism and You (AKA: Would You Date an Asian Man?)
In general, there is agreement in our media driven culture that Asian men are not romantic or even sexual options for white, Black, Latina and even some Asian women. Does that affect how attractive you find Asian men?
Read MoreWhat It’s Like To Be An Undocumented LGBTQ+ Parent Of Color During The Trump Era
LGBTQ+ families of color deserve to exist — no matter how deplorable Trump’s actions are.
Read MoreThe Dangers of Good Girls, Pretty Frocks, and Limiting Beliefs
It is a very dangerous thing to define someone as good or bad, especially when that someone is young. Behaviors, choices, and actions can be good or bad, helpful or hurtful, well-meaning or malicious. Here’s why this shift in language is so important.
Read MoreCommon Stereotypes of Mentally Ill People That You Probably Believe (And Why You Shouldn’t)
Are these conversations familiar? Celia Edell’s sharing why you’ve got to notice these stereotypes coming up and do something about it.
Read MoreHow Can You Make a ‘Real’ Difference? Try These 9 Acts of Everyday Radical Activism
You might feel like you don’t have the resources to be a “real” activist. But anyone can take these practical steps toward radical social change.
Read More5 Things Not to Say to Someone Who’s Dropped Out of College or University
There’s a harmful idea that people with degrees are better than those without them – and you might be falling for it if you’d say these things to a college dropout.
Read MoreWhy Women’s Clothing Sizes Make Zero Sense
“It’s not you. It’s the industry.” These facts about this history of women’s clothing sizes, Marilyn Monroe, and marketing lies might help you feel better about your body.
Read MoreHere’s What a White Savior Is (And Why It’s the Opposite of Helpful)
Volunteering in African countries, “saving” Muslim women – you may think this is good allyship. But Celia Edell explains how white saviors do more harm than good.
Read MoreReady to Ditch White Feminism? 6 Black Feminist Concepts You Need to Know
If you don’t recognize yourself in white feminism, you’re not the only one. These Black feminist concepts show that we have other options.
Read MoreThis 6-Minute Video Will Forever Change How You Think About Wealth Inequality
Turns out most Americans are wrong about our rates of poverty and wealth – even when we know the system is skewed unfairly. You’ll be shocked by the real numbers here.
Read MoreHere’s How Trans Women Are Subtly Pushed Out Of Their Jobs
It’s not enough for employers to process smooth transitions for their employees, they must adjust their employee evaluation systems to account for systemic sexism or risk losing their trans employees in the long run.
Read MoreMen Should Be Feminists, But Should They Call Themselves Feminists?
Men can make positive contributions to feminism, but are there drawbacks to celebrating men just for calling themselves feminists? This author grappled with his own relationship to feminism as he wondered what it means to hold feminist men accountable. Find out how he learned that contributing to the movement means so much more than just calling himself a feminist.
Read MoreNext Time Someone Wonders Why We’re Still Talking About Racism, Show Them This
Yes, we’re still talking about racism – check out this moving video and you’ll know exactly why.
Read MoreWhat to Do About Paranoia
Do you experience paranoia? This comic has some guidance that can help.
Read MoreFeminism Is a Verb: Why the Movement Has No Use for Fad Feminism
While it’s great that more people are identifying as feminist, I’m also bored with claims that feminism is the notion that women are people or a belief in equality – and nothing more. I’m not interested in a feminism that’s not grounded in the hard work of dismantling oppression. Because we don’t need a feminism that’s trendy — we need one that’s transformative.
Read MoreAn Affirming Help Guide for Living with Schizophrenia
It can be hard to find resources to help you cope with symptoms of schizophrenia like hallucinations and paranoia. But you’re in luck – here are some supportive ideas!
Read More6 Strategies for South Asians to Talk About Black Lives Matter with Family
#2: “Make it personal.” It might be hard, but if you’re South Asian, try using these tips to challenge anti-black police violence in your family and community.
Read MoreAn Open Letter to My Transgender Brothers
I write this to speak to transgender men who love, desire, and have sex with other men (cis and trans). I write to you with a request. It is not common to discuss the homophobia that exists within our trans men and queer boi communities, especially among those of us who are of color. So brothers, please let’s talk about it now before it’s too late.
Read MoreThere Is No ‘Real’ Feminist: Why You Can Be One Anyway
There’s a midpoint between the lazy and feminist portions of my brain that wants to say, “This thing is feminist because I like it.” But I can’t do that. Because then I wouldn’t have to be critical. This is the problem I have with centering conversations around whether something is feminist: It’s the wrong question to be asking about feminism.
Read More4 Problems with the Way the Media Depicts Poor People
American media has a history of ignoring the marginalized in our society, including America’s poor. “But wait! I can think of an example!” Perhaps you can. But unfortunately, media representation isn’t enough; diverse and accurate media representation is essential. Here are four examples of cliche representations of poor people that don’t fit that bill.
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