Posts Tagged ‘Love’
4 Person-to-Person Things I Do to Address Anti-Blackness con Mi Gente
If, as Latinxs, we can’t address our own anti-blackness with family and friends, how can we possibly fight racism in a larger white supremacist society? We need to create genuine relationships and solidarity on the ground in order to have an impact. So here are four person-to-person ways I address anti-blackness with nuestra gente. What are your approaches?
Read More5 Alternatives to Taking Your Spouse’s Last Name
For plenty of people, including feminists, taking their spouse’s last name is the right move. But for others, another arrangement would be a better fit. Here are 5 alternatives to think through as you decide.
Read MoreWhat’s It Like Dating a Feminist?
What’s it’s like to date a feminist? Here’s an honest interview with someone who knows: boyfriend of self-described part-time feminist vlogger, full-time sass machine Marina Watanabe. Even if you’re familiar with feminist dating, you’ll want to catch his hilarious answers to her hard-hitting questions and get a little more enlightened about everyday feminist life.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean When a Boy Says He Loves You?
It all seems so simple. Just a boy telling you he loves you, right? But if it’s your first time hearing those words, it can be complicated. Take it from Edwin Bodney, this brilliant poet who tells it like it is about first love, longing, and what words really mean. He bravely shares the lessons he’s learned — and his last line is a heartbreaker.
Read MoreStop Asking Already: 6 Reasons Why Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Stay in Their Relationships
Do you think ending a relationship with an abusive partner is just a matter of packing up and leaving? Many do but it’s not that simple. We need to abandon the idea if we want to help survivors feel empowered. Here’s six reasons why survivors might stay in their relationships, and why we should stop shaming people who are in need of our support.
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