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Patricia Arquette’s Heart Is In the Right Place and We Still Need To Call Her In
You probably know the internet’s blowing up about Patricia Arquette. She spoke up at the Oscars about a really important issue – wage equality. So why all the criticism? Here’s what you need to know about what’s going on with her and other celebrities who speak up on sociopolitical issues – what she did right, where she went wrong, and why we should call her in.
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 More10 Keys to Creating an Inclusive Classroom Community for LGBTQ Students
The unfortunate reality is that few schools are safe spaces for LGBTQ students. When I facilitate professional development sessions for teachers on building inclusive environments for diverse student populations, it’s clear most teachers want to be as supportive as possible to LGBTQ students, but aren’t sure how best to do so. So I’ve compiled a list of 10 things teachers can do to create a more inclusive classroom environment for LGBTQ students.
Read MoreAfter The Violence In My City, I Can’t Laugh Off Catcallers Anymore
I grew up learning that the only way to deal with bullies is to ignore them, the sort of I’m-rubber-you’re-glue rhetoric that conflict-avoiders love. To acknowledge a fear of catcalling strangers, even among friends, feels a bit like letting the bullies win. But I’m starting to realize that fear is a powerful weapon, too, in that it can unite people against a common enemy.
Read MoreThese Are the IPV Myths Holding Us Back From Helping LGBTQIA+ Survivors
We’ve got to wake up to the fact that intimate partner violence can affect people of any gender or orientation. When you see how these myths have affected your perceptions, you’ll know exactly why.
Read More3 Reasons Why You Can’t Have Body Positivity Without Feminism
If you’re doing body-positive work, you’re borrowing directly from feminism. And if you’re not owning that and practicing its inherent values, your body positivity is useless.
Read MoreAre Hispanic People White? The Confusing Racial Categories of the US Census
Ever had someone say that the US is 77% white? Did you know they’re including lots of people who are Hispanic or Latinx? Let’s clear up what these identities really mean.
Read MoreWhy ‘Have You Been Diagnosed?’ Can Be a Hurtful Question
After Marina Watanabe made a video about depression, someone asked if she’s been diagnosed. We’re glad she came back with this smart answer on what this question gets wrong.
Read MoreEating Disorders and Parenthood: Breaking the Cycle
Who comes to mind when you think of eating disorders? Eating disorders don’t discriminate, but myths about them leave many people out – including mothers. Read one mom’s story of post-partum depression and a pressured post-pregnancy diet that led to an eating disorder. There’s no sure way to prevent an eating disorder, but we can learn from her recovery and parenting precautions.
Read MoreBody Dysmorphia Makes People Hate How They Look – Here’s How You Can Support Them
Does someone you know have Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)? This comic will give you an idea of what they’re going through – with great tips for you on supporting them through.
Read More‘I Survived a Suicide Attempt’ – 4 Stories with Powerful Messages
If you’ve considered or attempted suicide, you’re not alone. In these moving stories, survivors share openly about the struggles that led to their attempts, and how they’ve learned to cope.
Read MoreSeeing Other Women As Allies, Rather Than Enemies: A How-To
When this woman looked at other women’s accomplishments, she felt worse about herself and criticizing them was her defense mechanism. Here’s why, and how, we can support rather than lament the success of other women.
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 MoreQueer and Trans Latinx Speak Up and Out About Love, Life, and Family
Though coming out as queer and/or trans can be empowering, homophobia and transphobia often ostracize people from their families and cultural spaces. While this type of loss is deeply painful for all who experience it, it’s even more arduous when exacerbated by the racism, xenophobia, and systemic and legislative violence that comes with being Latinx in the US.
Read More3 Ways We Get Grown-Ass Woman Friendship Wrong (And How to Fix That Shit)
Can you relate to these ways of mismanaging woman friendships? These are great tips to consider for improving our friendships.
Read MoreHow I Explained Microaggressions to My Non-Black Partner With 4 Simple Truths
This can be a tricky conversation for an interracial couple. But microaggressions aren’t so hard to understand when you think of them this way.
Read MoreSelf-Care 101: What It Is and How to Start
Check out this Self-Care 101 lesson on exactly how to find a set of nourishing practices that works for you. It’s easier than you think, and you deserve it!
Read MoreBlack Folk Don’t: Have Eating Disorders
The experience of black folks is excluded from an endless list of discussions; one such discussion is that around the topic of eating disorders. Do black people have eating disorders? How is their relationship with food related to race? And how are these experiences valued in the community? Hear the opinions of dozens of black folks on these questions.
Read More‘Mom, I’m Not a Girl:’ A Loving Mom Reflects on Raising Her Transgender Son
At first, like many parents, this mom didn’t know what to do when she learned her child was transgender. But we can all learn from the affirming journey she and her son have taken together.
Read MoreHow to Support People’s Health Issues Without Fat-Shaming
Here’s the thing: Fat-shaming is not about health. And navigating a health issue while being fat (or supporting someone who is) can be a difficult journey. But realize that there is hope and that you deserve to be treated with respect by all health professionals. So how, exactly, can we navigate fat-shaming from health professionals when it’s not the fat’s fault?
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