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5 Really Important Reasons to Stop Dismissing Online Activism
Have you ever dismissed online activism as ineffective “slacktivism?” Online activism isn’t perfect – but here’s what you’re missing if you think it’s not “real” activism.
Read MoreComing Out as Genderqueer Non-Binary (Outside Of and Within the Queer Community)
“Are you a boy or a girl?” For many of us, there’s no simple way to explain our gender – and that can be a difficult and lonely place to be. Read this author’s moving coming out story to see how anyone is capable of making assumptions about gender that are limiting and invalidating. Have you made those assumptions? Read on to expand your thinking.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Sex Part II: Your Curious Toddler and Preschooler
At that age, kids often ask a lot of questions about their bodies and it’s important they develop a positive relationship to them as part of developing healthy sexuality. Most of us have the best of intentions but lack the skills to implement them due to our own lack of role models and the very visceral reaction to the topic. So here’s a different way of handling their difficult questions.
Read More19 Powerful Photos That Prove That Post-Racial America Still Doesn’t Exist
These are chilling. And so necessary for people to understand the society we’re living in.
Read MoreRaising an Autonomous Generation: How to Set Boundaries with Your Children
Over the past few years, I have started making changes to ensure that my children are comfortable with their own identities. I want them to understand how to respond to and how to use the word no. There are steps that you can take, of course, to put some healthy space between you and your kids. But if you’re not sure where to start, I’ve got you covered.
Read MoreWhat Not Having a Car Has Taught Me About Segregation
When I tell people that I don’t own a car, people treat me differently. They do this because they see me as someone who has chosen to flirt with death. “But isn’t it dangerous in those parts of DC? Aren’t you scared that you will get mugged?” When I travel via public transport, I make a lot of observations. Here are the two most important lessons I’ve learned.
Read More5 Dangerous Mistakes I Made When I Started Practicing Polyamory
These are super common – even among people who “get” polyamory in theory. If you’re new to polyamory, this can help you avoid some hurtful mistakes.
Read MoreWhy Acknowledging That Racism Exists Isn’t the Same as Being Anti-Racist
You know what racism is. You acknowledge its existence. But do you know acknowledging racism isn’t the same as being anti-racist? Do you know why? This article shows how racism affects you even when you’re not aware of it. And it can help you figure out what to do about it, by defining racism and anti-racism and showing how most of us fall somewhere in between.
Read More6 Things to Navigate While Coming Out to Yourself as a Survivor of Sexual Violence
Dear survivors, regardless of how rape is portrayed in the media, your stories, experiences, and pains are valid. You don’t need to clarify anything for any one.
Read MoreYes, I Chose to Be Queer – I Was Not Born This Way, And Here’s Why That’s Okay
“Being gay is not a choice.” It’s a common refrain in support of LGBTQIA+ rights – but what is it really saying about queer identity? This insightful perspective might surprise you.
Read More3 Ways to Honor Self-Expression On and Offline
Watch as Akilah S. Richards offers three methods to a proactive self-expression and explains how and why each is relevant.
Read MoreAuthentically Loving the Skin I’m in – ‘Flaws’ and All
Would you ever think to include your acne on the list of things to love about yourself? This article gives an argument for why loving the skin you’re in could mean exactly that.
Read MoreWhy Businesses Can Still Be Oppressive Even When It Hurts Their Bottom Line
If you think companies won’t jeopardize making money by participating in oppression, here’s what you’ve got wrong.
Read More30 Examples of Alternative Learning – And Why I Chose This for My Black Daughters
Do you know about the negative impact that traditional schools can have on children? There are other options – here are some great alternatives that work for this author’s family.
Read More4 Reasons I Talk About ‘Virginities’ Instead of ‘Virginity’
The concept of virginity is harmful in many ways – but here’s one option that changed this author’s approach for the better. Find out how the idea of multiple virginities helps her.
Read MoreA Reclamation of Our Personal Rights as Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence
“We the right to heal in our own ways.” Reclaim the rights that have been denied to you – by your perpetrator and by society – with these important reminders.
Read More5 Ways To End Stigmas Against Mental Health Care In Communities Of Color
I first went to a therapist at my university’s health center during my sophomore year. I decided to go because of anxiety caused by a health scare. After I filled out a mountain of paperwork, a white male counselor did my intake. The counselor gave me some peace of mind; he assured me that I…
Read More4 Things We Should Stop Saying to Suicidal People (And What to Try Instead)
“What about the people you’ll leave behind?” It’s hard to know what to say if a friend tells you they’re suicidal. This guide will help.
Read MoreOn Ferguson and 4 Ways We Can Choose to Divest from White Supremacy
Whiteness is a system that was created for the sole purpose of consolidating power in the hands of a few in the US. And so, we face a choice: continue to invest in white supremacy, which dehumanizes everyone, or stand on the side of justice and regain our humanity. Ask yourself: What are you willing to give? And then check out these four ways to divest from whiteness.
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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