Quilting Workshop with Nedra Bonds
By Patsy Campos On Saturday, March 5, I took part in a fun and relaxing quilting workshop at the University Center facilitated by local textile… Read More »Quilting Workshop with Nedra Bonds
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It’s Here…Feminist Coming Out Day 2011!
By Caleb Files Today is Feminist Coming Out Day (FCOD), which is also the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. The UMKC Women’s Center has… Read More »It’s Here…Feminist Coming Out Day 2011!
Courtney Martin’s TED Talk
One of our favorite feminists, Courtney Martin‘s, TED talk on “Reinventing Feminism” is now available online. Everything Courtney does is worth watching or reading, so… Read More »Courtney Martin’s TED Talk
Rock Who You Are Fashion Show
By Bethany Reyna The 2nd annual Rock Who You Are Fashion Show is this week! It will be Tuesday, March 8th from 7-9 p.m. in… Read More »Rock Who You Are Fashion Show
Toddlers and Tiaras
By Patsy Campos [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzzZqa9RwkE[/youtube] I was channel surfing the other day and stumbled on a beauty pageant show, which featured tyke-sized women, exuding diva attitudes.… Read More »Toddlers and Tiaras
Wal-Mart Makeup Targets Tweens
By Devon White Recently, Wal-Mart announced its upcoming line of anti-aging, eco-friendly makeup products called GeoGirl. GeoGirl’s chemical-free cosmetic line will hit Wal-Mart’s shelves soon and is… Read More »Wal-Mart Makeup Targets Tweens
Feminist Coming Out Day
By Maritza Gordillo Feminist Coming Out Day (FCOD) will be celebrated on March 8th which also marks International Women’s Day. FCOD started at Harvard University… Read More »Feminist Coming Out Day
Rape: A risk that comes with the job?
By Caleb Files News came out recently that Lara Logan, a CBS News correspondent, “suffered a brutal and sustained sexual assault and beating” while she… Read More »Rape: A risk that comes with the job?
The 2011 V-Day Spotlight Campaign: Women and Girls of Haiti
By Bethany Reyna The V-Day Spotlight Campaign is an annual campaign that supports a group of women who are experiencing violence. This campaign helps raise… Read More »The 2011 V-Day Spotlight Campaign: Women and Girls of Haiti
Cry Baby: The Gender Double Standard of Tears
By Devon White Is it more acceptable for men to cry in public than women? There seems to be a glaring double standard prevalent in… Read More »Cry Baby: The Gender Double Standard of Tears