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This Comedian Came Up With Hilarious Diagnoses for Oppressive Behavior

By Cassandra Falby | February 18, 2015

Have you noticed that the difference between illness and wellness sometimes depends on who’s experiencing the symptoms and who’s doing the diagnosis? This comedian takes us through the timeless connection between racism and science and turns white supremacy on its head by offering terms for some of the oppressive actions we come across every day.

When Street Harassers Are the Only People Calling You Beautiful

By Carol Hood | February 17, 2015

Side portrait of a person sad, with their eyes closed

“You should be thankful!” Have you ever heard that about catcalls? Many conversations on street harassment leave out this part – how it feels when harassers are the only ones saying you’re beautiful. Here’s one woman’s story of getting messages that it’s impossible to be beautiful and be Black, and growing to reject those ideas and find validation in herself. (Trigger Warning)

6 Sexist, Racist, and Generally Messed Up Things We Hope The New Star Wars Films Get Right This Time

By Jon Greenberg | February 16, 2015

The Force Awakens is the most anticipated movie of 2015, and it’s essential that we make sure the next Star Wars installment gets it right. While racists have made their displeasure about the #blackstormtrooper known, we’re gearing up for the film with these six issues to correct. Use this list to call for a more inclusive galaxy, not a more racist, misogynistic one.

On Internalized Racism: 4 Lessons I Learned as an Undercover Asian

By Amy Sun | February 12, 2015

Internalized racism is a form of systematic oppression – and as soon as this author could name her oppressor’s tool, she could begin to overcome the oppression.

What Happens When You Come Out to Immigrant Parents?

By Buzzfeed | February 12, 2015

Coming out is not often an easy process – for anyone. But when folks experience intersecting marginalized identities on top of being queer, there can be added layers of difficulty. Check out these awesome queer folk (and their parents!) discussing their trials and triumphs of coming out in immigrant family systems, as well as giving advice on how you can do the same.