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4 Ways Colonialism Affects the Everyday Lives of Filipino Americans
“#1: Comments about the darkness or lightness of your skin.” The colonial mentality has been passed down through generations – and here’s how it looks for Filipino Americans today.
Read More8 Signs Your Yoga Practice Is Culturally Appropriated – And Why It Matters
You’re not trying to be hurtful with your yoga practice. But this guide shows how you can cause harm through cultural appropriation – and what to do instead.
Read More20 Examples That Prove White Privilege Protects White People From the Police
You’ve heard some of the stories – but police targeting of people of color is more common than you may think. Here’s the outrageous truth of what’s really going on.
Read More3 Ways Men Who Loved Me Violated My Consent – And What This Says About Rape Culture
Can you relate to any of these examples? There’s a pattern here that really shows how entrenched rape culture is.
Read MoreYes, People of Color Can Practice Cultural Appropriation – Here Are 3 Ways How
You’ve probably heard examples of white folks appropriating culture from people of color – but what about when people of color do it to each other? Here’s some important context to consider.
Read More11 Easy Ways Managers and Employers Can Foster Trans-Inclusive Work Environments
Have you heard these stories of transphobic discrimination at work? They’re horrendous – and have some really dire consequences. With these fantastic ideas, you can help do something about it.
Read More14 Examples of White Privilege in Latinx Communities
Latinx identity in the US is complex. But it’s clear that white supremacy has an influence – and here are some of the ways that might benefit you if you’re perceived as white.
Read MoreI’m a Muslim Woman of Color – And Here’s Why I Don’t Date White Men
If you’re a woman of color, you might recognize these dating challenges. This author is a South Asian Muslim woman – and here are her honest reflections on why she doesn’t date white men.
Read More3 Reasons You Wouldn’t Believe My Ex Abused Me – And Why They All Mean You Should
Does this stirring account cover any reason you thought someone was lying about being abused? This shows so clearly why we have to believe survivors.
Read More15 Comments Polyamorous People Are Tired of Getting
These responses to non-monogamy are super common – even from people who don’t mean to be judgmental. Do any of them cover your response to polyamory?
Read MoreHow the Rules of Racism are Different for Asian Americans
Racism toward Asians is treated differently in America than racism toward other ethnic groups. While the same racist may hold back terms he sees as off-limits toward other minorities, he will often not hesitate to call an Asian person a chink, as Jeremy Lin was referred to, or talk about that Asian person as if he must know karate, or call him Bruce Lee, or consider him weak or effeminate, or so on.
Read More5 Myths We’ve Heard About Everyday Feminism – And Why They’re Actually BS
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!
Read More‘PC Culture’ Isn’t Ruining Comedy – Here Are 5 Ways It’s Actually Helping
Ricky Gervais, Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt – some of the biggest names in comedy are claiming that political correctness is hurting comedy. So is it true? These points show quite the opposite.
Read More6 Ways I Was Taught to Be a Good Fatty (And Why I Stopped)
“#3. Good Fatties diet.” The “Good Fatty” is the fat person people will tolerate – and the pressure to be one can cause a lot of harm. Here’s how this author’s unlearning these toxic “Good Fatty” lessons.
Read MoreTo White Feminists Who Don’t Want to Discuss Racism: Here Are 7 Things You Need to Know
Are you a white feminist who doesn’t want to talk about racism? This author gets it, because she used to be one, too. The lessons she’s learned can give you a whole new outlook on what feminist conversations need to include.
Read More4 Ways White People Can Process Their Emotions Without Bringing the White Tears
If you’re a white person in activist spaces, you’ve probably come across frustration about white feelings taking up a lot of space. So here’s how can you avoid centering your emotions, but still process them in a healthy way.
Read MoreStruggles You Only Discover in Your First Queer Relationship
“We call it lesbo-heckling.” Secrets, meeting new people, getting mistaken for siblings – can you relate to these experiences?
Read MoreWhat Natural Hair Means to These Afro-Latinxs
The way people treat Afro-Latinxs with natural hair says a lot about society’s expectations. Find out what natural hair means to these Afro-Latinxs.
Read MoreWhat Makes Men Cry?
Society sets up a toxic norm that says you’re not “manly” if you express your emotions. We hope these men’s perspectives on what makes them cry helps other men remember that it’s more than okay to cry.
Read MoreThe Pain of Being Poor: Masculinity and Manhood in a Recession
Male socialization runs so deep through our veins. For many, the shame of not having money, the shame of not being able to provide, collapses upon every other facet of our lives. Few of us speak the shame. Few of us hold the shame, look at it, and let it be within us but not of us. Few of us know how.
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