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5 Post-Election Affirmations for Sexual Violence Survivors
“Whatever you feel is okay.” It’s been a hard year for sexual assault survivors in the US – so here are some affirmations that you deserve to help you heal.
Read MoreThe Who, What, and Where of Workplace Sexual Harassment
They say that knowledge is power. So in order to begin to reclaim power over a problem, we must first understand it. And the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive problem that we definitely need to eradicate. This infographic provides the first important tools to addressing this serious issue. Find out who gets harassed, who harasses, and more.
Read MoreWhy We’re Calling Bullsh*t on Excuses for Workplace Sexism
Ever heard these excuses for why gender discrimination at work “isn’t about sexism?” This really puts in perspective why we shouldn’t believe the lies.
Read MoreHow To Help A Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted
It can be difficult to know what to do or say when you learn that a friend has been sexually assaulted. Here are some tips to support them with sensitivity and grace.
Read More4 Ways to Overcome Self-Blame After Sexual Assault
This author knew her rape wasn’t her fault – but she couldn’t stop blaming herself. If you can relate, it’s important to address these feelings. Here are some tips to help your healing.
Read MoreGender Neutral Parenting: 5 Ways To Avoid Implicit Sexism
In parenting, the real issue isn’t that there are differences between genders, but how parents react to those differences. If we can identify areas where we may have a bias, we can direct our awareness there to overcome it or compensate for it. Let’s look at some ways to compensate for implicit bias in our parenting.
Read MoreHow Men Can Better Recognize and Interrupt Everyday Sexual Harassment
Women and feminine looking people are perpetually exposed sexist harassment in public spaces. Too often, that violence goes unrecognized, which turns leaving the house into an arduous experience for so many. This comic illustrates the pervasiveness of rape culture, holds men accountable for disrupting it, and suggests strategies for them to speak out.
Read MoreWhy the End of Michfest Is Good for Feminism: Two Activists Weigh In
When “women’s space” is code for “cis women’s space,” can it really be a feminist utopia? These reflections can help us build a stronger feminism for everyone.
Read More6 Struggles of Being Unapologetically Black in a Professional Environment
Raven-Symoné got a lot of attention for her recent comments on “ghetto” names. And names are just one of the ways workplace norms can exclude black people. Are any of these familiar to you?
Read MoreHow to Compensate Black Women and Femmes on Social Media for Their Emotional Labor
The US owes its very existence to the Black women whose unpaid labor built this nation and whose political activism has rescued it from fascism repeatedly.
Read More6 Things Intersex Folks Need to Know About How We Perpetuate Anti-Black Racism
Here’s what two prominent Black intersex activists want the whole community to know about addressing racism in white-dominated spaces.
Read More3 Ways My Learning Disability Affects My Life
Do you know anyone with a learning disability? These are invisible disabilities – so you might not understand the everyday impact. This explanation can help you get it.
Read MoreThe Beginning Black Feminist’s Guide to Feminism Without the Anti-Black Bullsh*t
Being a Black feminist can sometimes feel isolating, but here are some options for a practice that’s right for you. Do any of these speak to what feminism means to you?
Read MoreI Am Loveworthy: How a Transgender Woman Found Love
I never had bad luck with dates or flings, especially with the kinds of men who look good on paper. Yet my trysts with these men never led to anything meaningful. I was constantly being pushed away or kept out of sight by men attracted to me but terrified of what everyone else might think of dating a transgender woman. That is, until I met Drew.
Read MoreI Hate Cultural Appropriation – But Have I Appropriated African Cultures as a Black American?
Can African Americans appropriate African cultures? This author had to stop, listen, and think when she came across this tough question – and here’s what she found out.
Read MoreIf Your Goal In Therapy Is To ‘be Happy,’ You Might Want To Rethink That. Here’s Why.
So if you’re not going to therapy or living life to become happy, what’s the point? I started asking the same thing. And what I learned along the way kind of blew my mind wide open.
Read More4 Misleading Assumptions Keeping Black Girls From Getting Mental Health Care
Assumption #1: “Black girls have thicker skins.” It’s not only stigma or insurance keeping Black girls from mental health care – these myths are too common, and you may be falling for them.
Read More5 Ways Black People Experience Non-Physical Violence on College Campuses
Some people are saying students of color protesting racism on US campuses are whining about “trivial” things – nothing compared to the violence in Paris. But here’s why this violence too is very real, and why we must *also* support students of color.
Read More5 Things Not to Say to People with Crohn’s Disease
#1: “But you look so good!” Would you ever say one of these phrases to someone with Crohn’s Disease? Here’s why they’re insensitive things to say.
Read More6 Scenarios Where Intentionally Changing Your Weight Doesn’t Make Sense – Even If You Think It Does
I met with a new specialist to talk about the osteoporosis I’ve developed in my left femur. I have multiple risk factors for this condition: family history, small-boned, thinner, white. My internist advised me to consult with a rheumatologist to see what further steps I should take. As we were talking, Dr. M asked what…
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