Leaving White Feminism in 2023
Hollywood may be stuck depicting white feminism, but I’m not. I’m leaving behind my passive acceptance of it in 2023 and hope you will too.
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Why Latinxs Should Show up for ‘Sylvie’s Love’
First of all, ‘Sylvie’s Love’ is good. This Tessa Thompson-led picture matches its beauty with a sweet, simmering love story and smart social commentary.
“Charmed” without Feminism is Terrible
Charmed has given up on what made it charming. Season two is a spell that doesn’t work — incantations in accented Spanish, three actresses who don’t interact very much, romance without any sex appeal, demons who are not deliciously evil or even compellingly bad.
What “Pose” Taught Me About Womanhood
The women of “Pose” must assert their womanhood over and over again and it got me thinking about what it means to a woman…
This Latina Honors Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison taught me to listen, to question, to demand more of myself and others but that change wasn’t instant.
Watching and Loving the White, Male “Stranger Things”
Can a show that’s white and male still expand who can be a hero, who’s worthy of our attention, and who deserves to have their story told?
“Sabrina & Corina” Colors in Our Erased History
I’ve always thought of Colorado as a white place. That is until I read “Sabrina & Corina,” Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s powerful collection of stories.
Four Reasons Why Charmed is Heir to Buffy’s Legacy
I love Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I watched it live, made sure I hadn’t missed an episode with the DVDs, and read all the think-pieces I could (and there are a lot). Not to mention science says it’s good for you — watching shows like Buffy (aka shows with kickass female leads) has a proven positive correlation to less gender […]
We Are Changemakers: Attending My First #WeAllGrow Summit
Have you ever been in a room where every single person is impressive? Last week, I found myself in exactly in that situation.
Becoming Exceptional: What We Owe Michelle Obama and Beyoncé
I have been watching and rewatching the glory and salvation that is Beyoncé’s Homecoming. The over 2-hour film chronicles her historical performance as the first Black woman to headline Coachella. The film is everything and shows the strength and dedication of a woman who has reinvented so much of the music industry. Truly, there is nothing […]