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May 18, 2016
#VivasNosQueremos: The Streets Are Ours
We cannot simply dismiss the murder of female activists, nor can we ignore the murder of Mexican women in general.…
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May 12, 2016
Gender Politics in Cuba
Despite the legal strides in women’s rights and gender equality, an underlying culture of sexism, heteronormativity, and machismo is persistent…
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May 11, 2016
Influential Women in STEM from Around The World
It’s important to celebrate the achievements of women from across the globe whose lesser-known contributions to science and technology were…
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May 1, 2016
Learning to Love Yourself
From the acne on my forehead, stretch marks on my thighs, and to the dead little pinky toenail on my…
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April 28, 2016
Colorism and Privilege: An Afro-Cuban American in Havana
In Cuba, the Communist Revolution is often portrayed as the "great equalizer," not just economically but also in respect to…
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April 27, 2016
Cuba in 2016: An Island Frozen in Time
Were it not for my Cuban heritage, I would never have never been able to glimpse Cuba’s present-day reality from…
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Vegas must move away from objectifying women in their advertisements and clubs. New policies should be put in place in…
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With Americans such as swimmer Missy Franklin and gymnast Gabby Douglas most likely taking the center stage, here are some…
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April 3, 2016
Alice Walker: A Black Author, Activist, and Feminist
Alice Walker's adverse experiences forged her into the woman of strong character and conviction who so beautifully championed race and…
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April 3, 2016
Say My Name
It has been a lifetime’s work of trying to find my name beautiful again. There are days where I am…
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