Talking About Consent
By Morgan Clark I recently watched the Red Table Talk on consent, particularly consent and the “grey area”. It was interesting to watch, and I believe watching it can spark up conversations that need to… Talking About Consent
Winter Skin Care Tips for Women
By Jordan Tunks Cold, dry air is becoming more prevalent as the winter months are approaching. Dry, itchy skin can lead to more serious issues such as eczema or rashes. The pressure is higher for… Winter Skin Care Tips for Women
Walked a Mile Alone, to Stand Up Together!
By April Brown We kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Tuesday October 6th, 2020 which marked the annual UMKC sector of Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, the international men’s march to stop rape,… Walked a Mile Alone, to Stand Up Together!
The “Perfect” Female Body
By Abbie Lewis We’re all out here trying to get the perfect body, but what does that even mean? Ask a man what it is, you’ll get a different answer than if you’d asked a… The “Perfect” Female Body
Congress Investigation into Fort Hood
Content Warning: Sexual Assault By Emma Gilham The summer of 2020 has been one of reckoning. Calls for accountability can be heard from almost all walks of life. We want answers and responsibility. Congress announced… Congress Investigation into Fort Hood
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 I A Woman?” will always be one of my favorite… Sojourner Truth: A Timeless Women’s Rights Activist
The First Woman to Make Feminism Fashionable
By Maggie Pool Hollywood Actress, Katharine Hepburn will always be remembered for her fierce and fiery performances in film. After all, she still holds the record for the most Academy Awards (in either gender) for… The First Woman to Make Feminism Fashionable
Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes or Empowering Strong Women?
By: Anonymous The Netflix movie, Falling Inn Love released on August 29, 2019, follows a young woman who moves to New Zealand to renovate a rundown inn after losing her job and boyfriend. She ends… Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes or Empowering Strong Women?
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
Catcalling is not a Compliment, it’s Harassment
By Brittany Soto Since our center has been promoting the “Meet us on The Street” event all throughout this week, focusing on the issues of gender-based street harassment, I wanted to turn my attention to… Catcalling is not a Compliment, it’s Harassment