"I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat." – Rebecca White
Originally a novel written by Elizabeth Gilbert, Julia Robert stars as Elizabeth Gilbert in the movie Eat Pray Love. I personally have not read the novel, but as I write this blog I am thinking to myself "maybe I should". Anyways, I have seen the movie and was entranced by the protagonist's, Elizabeth Gilbert, determination … Continue reading 24 – Self-love, self-discovery, self
This past weekend #Beychella was trending on twitter for Beyoncé's unforgettable two-hour performance. As many of you know, Beyoncé is an iconic singer in the music industry. She is married to Jay-Z, a business and rapper mogul in the music industry, and shares three kids with him. Although many would like to credit Jay-Z for … Continue reading 23 – #Beychella
Congratulations are in order for rapper, Cardi B! Cardi B (maiden name, Belcalis Almanzar), is a 25-year-old rapper from the Bronx, New York. She is of Dominican decent, her first language being Spanish. She is known for her hit songs "Bodak Yellow" and "Bartier Cardi". She began her stardom on Instagram about four years ago, … Continue reading 22 – Cardi B
There is a portion of social media users that seek to be verified. This means you and your social media platform are prominent and/or influential in the social media world. In addition, this means there are numerous fan pages or fake pages of your profile, therefore you are verified to differentiate your official page from … Continue reading 21 – Verified Pt. 2
It is important we have a conversation about social media in regards to its validation of women. My generation was the first to fully grasp the concept and use of social media, therefore I have witnessed the evolution of the virtual reality we live in. The effects of social media have dehumanized our society and continues … Continue reading 20 – Verified Pt. 1
Gender roles are a social construct created to sustain social binaries in cultures and societies worldwide. Although today's blog will concentrate on gender roles in the United States, here are some other binaries you may or may not have acknowledged, Sex - Female or male Race - Black & White Sexuality - Gay or Straight … Continue reading 19 – Gender Roles
As this is a feminist blog, and feminists stand for what is right; today I express gratitude and commend our youth for the outstanding march they executed this past Saturday. March For Our Lives was held in Washington D.C. on Saturday, March 24. Although the media focused in on the host march in D.C., it … Continue reading 18 – #MarchForOurLives
Last week I shared some poems and this week I am sharing the Feminist Thought Bubble. You can find them on Instagram @feministthoughtbubble. They have amazing art relative to today's ongoing list of issues: Gun Violence Women's Rights Reproductive Rights Racial Inequalities Racial Injustice Each image independent of the next with relatable, controversial, and inspirational … Continue reading 17 – Today’s About Art
Today I got in an Uber. The conversation went like this, *I open the car door* "Good morning, how are you!" in an overly excited voice considering it was morning. "Good morning" he said as I close the car door. He follows with "How old are you". I heard him say, "how old are you?" … Continue reading 16 – Today…
Dear you, I write this letter to all the women in the world. To the women working 9-5, the second shift, and the late night shifts. To the single moms not getting enough credit. To the single moms working hard to provide and thrive. To the wives holding down the fort. To the older sisters … Continue reading 15 – Letter to You
Fearless and Female 