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This White Feminist Loved Her Dreadlocks – Here’s Why She Cut Them Off
Her dreadlocks felt empowering – so why get rid of them? Read how she learned about cultural appropriation the hard way, and you’ll learn how to be a better ally and feminist.
Read More7 Uplifting Lessons from Bree Newsome, Riley Curry, and Other 2015 Black Girl Heroes
Serena Williams, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Amandla Stenberg and more – Black women and girls have done incredible things this year. How will you apply these lessons to your life?
Read More6 Important Reasons Food Is a Political Issue
There’s a good chance that even your friends who are foodies or vegans haven’t thought all of this through. Find out why it’s more than “just food.”
Read More9 Ways to Support Your Muslim Friends During Ramadan
Do you have questions about Ramadan? This article covers the basics of how non-Muslims can support Muslims, especially during this holy month.
Read MoreWhat’s So Feminist About Yoga? Here Are 4 Amazing Connections
If you’re thinking of the mainstream Western yoga industry, you might think that yoga is not feminist. Here’s an approach that shows the two go hand-in-hand.
Read MoreThese 3 Powerful Stories Show Why Wearing Camo Can Be Anti-Feminist
Wearing camouflage patterns as a fashion choice – anti-feminist? What do the two even have to do with each other? Turns out, a lot more than you may think.
Read MoreEpic Takedown of Racist Halloween Costumes (In the Form of a Baking Tutorial!)
Check out this parody baking tutorial from Kat Lazo for a hilarious and spot-on critique of some pretty messed up costume ideas for the 31st. Because Halloween is no excuse for oppression!
Read More5 Ways Taylor Swift Exemplifies White Feminism – And Why That’s a Problem
Do you have problematic faves? We all do – and this author’s fave Taylor Swift is no exception. Here’s why addressing this brand of “white feminism” matters.
Read More10 Not-So-Feminist Things We Feminists Do in Comments Sections
“Wait, aren’t these the same people who are supposed to be about equality?” These reveal some seriously troubling issues in our movements.
Read More5 Things Your Activist Friend Wants You to Stop Doing (Because You’re Wearing Us Out)
“I’m a human being – not a Wikipedia page.” Next time you want to hit up your activist friend for a favor, consider these things first.
Read More4 Ways To Honor Native Americans Without Appropriating Our Culture
There’s a fine line between appropriation and appreciation. Here are four ways to honor Native Americans without dehumanizing them.
Read MoreCan Asian-Americans Appropriate Their Own Culture?
Sometimes, reclaiming culture can also mean self-stereotyping. And doing so can further perpetuate narrow and harmful conceptions of who we are.
Read MoreWe Need To Talk About Racism In The Tattoo Industry
Here is the painful irony of blasé colorism in the tattoo industry: Tattoos were invented by brown and Black people millennia before white supremacy became the dominant global paradigm.
Read MoreOn Being Non-White, But Passing Terribly Well
This author passes for white, easily. In this article she reveals how, regardless of how she was raised or how she sees herself, this has made an impact on her life.
Read MoreWhat We Can All Learn From Nicki Minaj Schooling Miley Cyrus on Tone Policing
Did you catch the confrontation between Nicki Minaj and Miley Cyrus at the VMAs? Here’s why this author’s on #TeamNicki – and what you need to know to avoid being part of the problem of tone policing.
Read More5 Wonderful Ways to Raise Inclusive Kids
Do you know about the Trump Effect on our children? It’s as bad as it sounds, but these tips for inclusivity can help combat it.
Read MoreYour Anti-Oppression Roadmap to Traveling Through and Visiting Indian Country
Don’t visit Indian Country without reading this first. Here’s everything you need to know about how to appreciate without appropriating, the best ways to spend your money, and the really good reason why some things are just off-limits.
Read More6 Reasons I Want My White Child to Take Ethnic Studies
Do you know about the movement to expand Ethnic Studies in our schools? This author’s perspective and research show why all of us should be on board.
Read MoreHow to Introduce Your Partner to Feminism
I didn’t identify as a feminist when I first met my partner seven years ago. But as I became more comfortable identifying as a feminist, I began to feel wary about coming out as a feminist to one of the closest people in my life – my partner. Feminism likely changed your perception of the world and yourself, so share your new perspective. Feminism is a conversation. Don’t be afraid to start one.
Read MoreAsian Americans: 10 Warning Signs That Show You’re Siding With Whiteness
As soon as we confront how we as Asian Americans can be complicit in siding with whiteness, we can truly begin to love our communities and ourselves.
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