The Vanity Myth of Makeup
By Christina Terrell There should be no shame in doing something that makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. One of the latest trends that has taken the beauty community by storm has been… The Vanity Myth of Makeup
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
By Caitlin Easter “People want this to be an anomaly…. we can handle monsters, we can’t handle our neighbors doing these things. We can’t believe these are the same people we see at Christmas parties,… Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Concluding Everybody is Beautiful Week
By: Christina Terrell Everybody is Beautiful Week is a movement that the UMKC Women Center puts on to celebrate body positivity and combat eating disorders. The idea comes from the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA).… Concluding Everybody is Beautiful Week
Mass Media and Body Image
By: Brittany Soto In a world that is heavy on technology and social media usage, it makes it easier to communicate and connect with others, but the question is, is the media always trying to… Mass Media and Body Image
We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Blog Posts …
By Chris Howard-Williams So, I’m going to ask you to indulge me a bit this week. Normally, I write blog posts that deal with being a male feminist and what I can do as an… We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Blog Posts …
Friends and Feminism
By Maleigha Michael *spoilers ahead* Friends was one of the many trendy sitcoms that came from the ’90s that is seen as a classic by many. And even though its last episode aired in 2004,… Friends and Feminism
Janelle Monáe’s New Music Video is a Tribute to Vaginas, Feminism, LGBTQ+ AND Unity of all People
By: Korrien A. Hopkins This week Janelle Monáe dropped a new music video for her single PYNK. This is the third song and video she has dropped from her upcoming third solo album, “Dirty Computer”… Janelle Monáe’s New Music Video is a Tribute to Vaginas, Feminism, LGBTQ+ AND Unity of all People
Oprah Winfrey Shares a Message of Hope and Unity in Her Inspiring and Historical 2018 Golden Globes Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance Speech
By Korrien Hopkins This past Golden Globes weekend, Oprah Winfrey received a lifetime achievement award and gave a very moving speech. The actress, producer, and philanthropist presented a message of hope, unity, and optimism in… Oprah Winfrey Shares a Message of Hope and Unity in Her Inspiring and Historical 2018 Golden Globes Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance Speech
Malala Yousafzai: Let this queen wear jeans
By Zaquoya Rogers Malala Yousafzai has begun her first semester at Oxford University studying for a degree in politics, philosophy and economics. I am extremely excited for her and what this means for countries that… Malala Yousafzai: Let this queen wear jeans
Taylor Swift’s new single and women’s reclamation of stereotypes in media
By Kara Lewis After a week of cryptic hints on social media, Taylor Swift dropped a new single last week. The song, titled “Look What You Made Me Do,” inspired a debate on Twitter just… Taylor Swift’s new single and women’s reclamation of stereotypes in media