Powerful Feminist Musicians to Save Our Souls
Please enjoy me pretending I have extensive musical knowledge as I share three of my rockin’ femme-faves of the modern day.
Read More Powerful Feminist Musicians to Save Our SoulsTag: music
Let’s Talk Masculinity and Hip-Hop
My favorite YouTube show is Hot Ones, a celebrity interview series where guests answer questions while eating increasingly spicy chicken wings. Despite the gimmicky premise (which does inspire some fantastic content, like this Terry Crews battle cry), the well-researched questions can lead to some surprisingly insightful answers. The latest Hot Ones guest, Offset, offered an […]
Read More Let’s Talk Masculinity and Hip-HopStop canceling women, start canceling double standards
Trigger Warning: Mentions of physical abuse and sexual assault. It is common knowledge that women in the workplace are treated differently than their male counterparts. The prevalence of unequal pay, barriers to career advancement, and the tendency of women’s contributions to be devalued are just a few of the issues we face, and that doesn’t […]
Read More Stop canceling women, start canceling double standardsFeminist Anthems
Looking for some new music to add to your playlist? Check out some feminist anthems!
Read More Feminist AnthemsNo More Misery Business
Why Paramore is not preforming Misery Business anymore! #nomoreslutshaming
Read More No More Misery BusinessSorry, Maroon 5, But Getting Drugged Isn’t a Party
At the end of freshman year, I went out with a group of friends. The night started innocently enough— we tried on different outfits, played our favorite songs and took millions of Snapchats and Instagram photos. It was supposed to be a final hurrah before finals week started, a night of unadulterated fun before we’d […]
Read More Sorry, Maroon 5, But Getting Drugged Isn’t a PartyA Beyoncé Appreciation Post
Hey what’s up hello to all of you lovely ShoutOut readers. I am absolutely ecstatic to be back working with a brand new batch of bloggers this semester! Feminism never sleeps, and I’m eager to dive back into the fem dialogue as a co-editor with @HeroineAddict and @BoobsRadley, as well as with the fellow bloggers […]
Read More A Beyoncé Appreciation PostSelf Care Activities to Help You Survive Thanksgiving
In response to American holiday, Thanksgiving, I figured everyone will need to take time to relax – and forget the awful comments their friends and family will undoubtedly make this week. I am going to recommend some activities and songs to help create a safe space for yourself this week. 1. Fall Cleaning Forget spring cleaning – get […]
Read More Self Care Activities to Help You Survive ThanksgivingWhy Lady Gaga Won the Oscars
Sunday night, beloved celebrities took to the red carpet for the Academy Awards. Chris Rock hosted and provided laughs and jokes that criticized the Academy and the lack of people of color as nominees. He also let his daughters sell Girl Scout cookies to the audience. It was a fun night filled with excitement and […]
Read More Why Lady Gaga Won the OscarsFootball and Activism: Why the Halftime Show Matters
If you don’t live under a rock, you probably are aware that Super Bowl 50 happened last night. And if you aren’t into football, hopefully, you at least watched the halftime show (If not, before you do anything, check it out here). Coldplay, Beyonce, and Bruno Mars came out with a bang, making one of […]
Read More Football and Activism: Why the Halftime Show Matters
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