For centuries, Black women and the media have had a tense relationship. Misogynoir has affected Black women not only in the media, but in the workforce and elected office. Many have turned a blind eye to this treatment and the personal stories that Black Women tell. Will we be the generation that fixes it or will we let it continue?
Read MoreWith the popularization of the term 'misogyny' and increased awareness towards women's issues, polarization and conflict have inevitably ensued. Surprisingly, the same woman who suffer the consequences of the patriarchy are the same women who will ardently uphold it. Who are they and what has led to generations after generations of women turning their backs on the vulnerable and hurt?
Read MoreDemocrats secured significant wins in the 2022 midterm elections, but there are still strategies to expand their success. These are my key takeaways.
Read MoreIt has been more than thirty years since Rodney King, and yet over the last few days we’ve all seen the body camera footage of Tyre Nichols' death, exposing an eerily similar story. Has nothing changed? It's time we understand where and how to advocate for police reform policies that will have a real impact.
Read More"Representation in the fictional world signifies social existence; absence means symbolic annihilation" (Gerbner & Gross). The issue of representation seems to further divide our nation rather than unite us as we strive for equality. This piece seeks to analyze the implications representation has on minority communities that have historically been denied the right to be properly represented in media.
Read MoreThe Adderall shortage currently overtaking the nation has upended the lives of many people with ADHD, and itss consequences could be catastrophic; but what exactly is ADHD, why is Adderall used to treat it, and how is the labor shortage related to any of this? In this article, we’ll answer all of these questions while providing a path forward for those who have been directly impacted by the Adderall shortage.
Read MoreWe've gotten to a place in time where social media heavily influences the way we make many decisions in our lives--extremely so when we touch base on topics surrounding politics. As we dig deep into social media's influence on the greater American population, we are able to distinguish one platform's influence from another.
Read MoreThe white feminist is an enigma. The domineering voice in the call for equality - she's a constant evolutionary force, adapting to the values of each new wave of feminism. Beneath her unassuming surface, however, you're sure to find some untasteful secrets; a past (and a present) more sinister than she's willing to admit. Who is the white feminist and where did she come from?
Read MoreIn 2020, Joe Biden won by a landmark election to defeat Republican Donald Trump. Now, two years later, Democrats need to win again in order to advance our progressive agenda. How did we do in 2020 and how can we do it again?
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