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Woman typing
Health & Fitness

I was rejected from my dream job because of my disability — and it made me love myself even more

The current political climate has made me even more self-conscious of my ethnicity as a…

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plane
Money & Career

A Spanish airline recently made female applicants take pregnancy tests, and that’s not okay

It’s 2017 and the world is still struggling to get on board with what counts…

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Image of a young black girl in school
Lifestyle

Studies show that black girls face discrimination as early as kindergarten

Unfortunately, it’s undebatable that racial and gender bias is still alive today. Even though we’re…

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Woman with face in her hands
Health & Fitness

These are the disastrous ways racism can affect people’s mental health

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laverne-cox
Celeb

The NYC mayor declared June 22nd “Laverne Cox Day,” and here’s what that means

Once you have your own namesake day, you know you’ve made a positive impact. Laverne…

Selena Gomez performing in Indian garb
Selena Gomez performing in Indian garb
Lifestyle

5 things you may have not realized are cultural appropriation

There are so many cultures around the world that we’re curious about. While it’s perfectly…

Actress Sophia Bush
Actress Sophia Bush
Hair

Sophia Bush underwent a hair transformation in honor of Pride Month

Some seriously fierce fashion emerges at Pride festivals — and the Los Angeles Pride parade that…

Lifestyle

It’s Pride Month, and this snow cone is just as excited as you are

It’s another ~A Wednesday Cute~! Woohooooo! It’s also June, which means one very important thing… PRIDE…

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Two gay men hug at an LGBT gathering
News

This court is the first to recognize same-sex marriage in Asia, and that’s worth a celebration

After years of fighting for basic human rights, the LGBT community in Asia scored a…

Sasha Ariel Alston created a book about coding for young girls looking into STEM
Sasha Ariel Alston created a book about coding for young girls looking into STEM
Tech

This teenage girl wrote a children’s book about coding for little girls with STEM dreams

As little girls, many of us had dreams about being ballerinas, doctors, or astronauts. Many…

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miss new jersey feminism
News

Miss New Jersey gave the most flawless definition of feminism, and mic drop

There was a lot of excitement happening last night at the Miss USA 2017 pageant….

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Celeb

Gabourey Sidibe opened up about being discriminated against in high-end stores, saying, “I either look like a thief or a waste of time”

In what seems to be yet another reminder that racism is alive and well, Gabourey…

'Franca: Chaos And Creation' Premiere - 73rd Venice Film Festival
'Franca: Chaos And Creation' Premiere - 73rd Venice Film Festival
Beauty

Naomi Campbell has NEVER done a beauty campaign, and the reason why is infuriating

Yup. You read that headline right: Naomi Campbell has never done a beauty campaign. We…

Harry Styles
Harry Styles
Entertainment

Harry Styles doesn’t believe that the fight for equality should be political, and someone put this man in charge

While he’s aware that it’s a sign of the times (sorry), Harry Styles doesn’t believe…

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Screen Shot 2017-04-25 at 12.13.10 PM
Lifestyle

We love how the internet responded to this man’s tweet about women wearing see-through tops

Another day, another chance for women to be judged for their clothing choices. It’s 2017, but…

Equal Pay Day
Equal Pay Day
Lifestyle

These businesses are offering 20% off in honor of Equal Pay Day

Today, April 4th, businesses across the country are partnering with LeanIn.org to spread awareness of the 20%…

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Picture of Feminist Reads
Books

11 feminist reads for your Friday

It’s an exciting time for feminist literature. Bookstores are bursting with feminist reads, representing diverse voices…

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Screen Shot 2017-03-31 at 11.35.15 AM
News

This pregnant hijabi’s rap music video sends a compelling message

A pregnant Muslim rapper sounds like a cool mad lib — but turns out she’s…

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Ice Hockey - Winter Olympics Day 13 - Canada v United States
News

The U.S. Women’s Hockey Team wins one for us all by asking for equal treatment

This week, the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team scored a major victory for all women. The…

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pjimage (5)
Celeb

Our favorite celebrities are leading a Stand for Rights ACLU benefit on Friday, and we wouldn’t miss it for the world

There’s some major star power coming to the world of activism this Friday March 31….