Educating Our Girls: Obama Style
Nearly 98 million girls around the world are not in school and it’s about time we start talking about why.
Read More Educating Our Girls: Obama StyleCategory: Global issues
On Compassion Fatigue.
I’m going to take a nap right here. Why? Find out!
Read More On Compassion Fatigue.Syriaously Women Are Rising
Yes, it has been seven years and the war is still raging on but behind the scenes women are rising up
Read More Syriaously Women Are RisingLoretta Ross? More Like Loretta BOSS.
A few months back, I attended a lecture given by Loretta Ross on JMU’s campus. For those of you who don’t know her, let me give you a brief introduction: Loretta Ross was born in Texas into a family of eight kids. She attended college at Howard University and is now a great grandmother. She […]
Read More Loretta Ross? More Like Loretta BOSS.The racial divide impacts childbirth related deaths
Did you know pregnant women of color are four times more likely to die during child birth than white pregnant women. It is a phenomenon in the health care community. In fact, there are over 830 mothers who die when child bearing everyday around the world. That equals more than 303,000 deaths every year due […]
Read More The racial divide impacts childbirth related deathsThe Yemen Crisis
Right now, in Yemen, there is a huge crisis going on. The people are facing severe consequences and it is causing deaths across the country from several different devastations. This crisis, as stated, is causing deaths among so many people, making this a massive humanitarian issue, feeding on the most venerable and oppressed people in […]
Read More The Yemen CrisisFade to Black, Role Credits.
Picture this… We’re driving down a traffic-less Port Republic Road (just go along with it, ok?). Windows rolled down, hair whipping in the summer breeze, a cloudless blue sky stretches out in front of us, and “Someone That Loves You” by HONNE is blasting through the speakers. We each have a one dip of Kline’s Dairy Bar […]
Read More Fade to Black, Role Credits.Thanks For the Memories
As I prepare to graduate in just 6 short days (*sobs), I’m looking back at all my time here while also looking forward to my next adventure. Part of what defined my experience here was my growth in feminism. Prior to college, I would not have called myself a feminist. I would have told you […]
Read More Thanks For the MemoriesWe Should All Be (Inclusive) Feminists
Note to the reader: if you’re unsure of what some of the terms in this post mean, check out ShoutOut’s definition page! Feminism is my buzzword. Say the “f” word once and I’m as alert as the dog from “Up,” and plaster it on anything I will scoop it up faster than ice cream. So […]
Read More We Should All Be (Inclusive) FeministsWatch out for Femvertising!!!
I used to love watching companies come out with new products that claim to help fight for gender equality or women’s rights. I used to think WOW!! I’m so glad that companies are showing strong female athletes, women of color, and women with more than one body size. Being naïve, I immediately assumed that all […]
Read More Watch out for Femvertising!!!