My Time As An Honorary “Roo”
By Skye VanLanduyt I’m sad my time at the UMKC Women’s Center is coming to a close. Although I’m not a traditional UMKC student, the… Read More »My Time As An Honorary “Roo”
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
By Skye VanLanduyt 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is a yearly campaign running from November 25- December 10. The campaign was founded… Read More »16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
Is Barbie Forever?
By Skye VanLanduyt My English professor in college distorted my image of Barbie after assigning Marge Piercy’s poem, “Barbie Doll.” Piercy’s poem criticizes Barbie’s negative… Read More »Is Barbie Forever?
Sojourner Truth: A Timeless Women’s Rights Activist
By Skye VanLanduyt Sojourner Truth escaped from slavery and became a powerful civil and women’s rights activist during the nineteenth century. Truth’s famous speech, “Ain’t… Read More »Sojourner Truth: A Timeless Women’s Rights Activist
Domestic Violence Awarness Month
By Skye VanLanduyt Domestic Violence Awareness Month originated from “Day Of Unity” created by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) in 1981. The hope… Read More »Domestic Violence Awarness Month
A Black Female Rapper Is Changing The Narrative
By Skye VanLanduyt During my last semester at Baker, I discovered Lizzo’s single, “Good As Hell” off her EP, Coconut Oil. I found it catchy,… Read More »A Black Female Rapper Is Changing The Narrative
Join Us for Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®
By Skye VanLanduyt In 2001, Psychologist Frank Baird founded Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® to encourage men to think about how gender violence affects… Read More »Join Us for Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®
Meet Our New Blog Editor, Skye
By Skye VanLanduyt Hello! My name is Skye VanLanduyt. I’ve just joined the Women’s Center as the blog editor this semester. I graduated from Baker… Read More »Meet Our New Blog Editor, Skye