So in lieu of keeping things #current I figured we’d take some time in today’s post to talk about this month’s buzzword: pinkwashing. Coined by Breast Cancer Action’s “Think Before you Pink” campaign, pinkwashing is a label used to describe organizations who promote pink ribbon products without actually donating money to breast cancer awareness or research […]

**TW: Sexual Assualt References** Being a college student, I (very) often find myself at parties. I love going out because I see people that I know and it is nice to “let your hair down” with your besties. But there are times when I regret going out. I look back on a night that a […]

Today on the 5:30 News we talked about the following: POLITICS Black America: Will race determine the elections this year? Not as many Black supporters to turn out to polls for 2016 election. Could this be due to Trumps outright messages of hate, and therefore lack of support of groups of color? Probably! Thanks a […]

Featured image here.   I would give a lot to be able to have a chat with my younger self. I’d tell her to take movies like The Notebook, Romeo and Juliet, Twilight, and even The Little Mermaid with a grain (or a spoonful) of salt. Because what she actually did was watch those movies and think, “Man, I […]

Hello Feminist Friends — Do you get fired up about feminism? Have a feminist opinion on topics varying from politics, entertainment, international relations or pop culture? We want folks who are passionate about all issues, not just those labelled “feminist.” Then ShoutOut! may be for you! Stay on the look out for out applications for Spring […]

Image: Flickr Creative Commons Yesterday, I was hanging out with a group of friends when one of them (a white, straight, cisgender male) mentioned that he “hates makeup,” mainly because it’s “false advertising,” and “a waste of time and money.” I sat there (rocking a fabulous full face of makeup, complete with contouring, a smoky-eye […]