Tackling Police Brutality in 140 Characters
In the world we live in today, it is hard to escape social media and its influences on how we live our lives. While police brutality is a very real issue that disproportionately plagues marginalized communities in the US, social…
Self-Care Resources for Trans Women of Color
During the endless process of transition, all trans women do need to take care of their mental, emotional and physical health. One coping resource is increasing self-care. One might find ways to gain self-esteem, motivation, self-awareness within herself as well…
Youth, Reproductive Justice, and Womanism
Youth are often left out of social justice issues because they are deemed too young to comprehend, but when the topics are so personal as to be about their own bodies and their own rights, it is inappropriate and unwomanist…
Religion, Spirituality, and Reproductive Justice
Religion and reproductive justice are deeply intertwined, as religious institutions have largely informed how both individuals and legislators engage with reproductive rights. In American society much of the anti-choice voice is grounded in religious justification, often using religious public intimidation…
Multimedia and Womanism
Core values of womanism include the importance of self-care, that when you start with keeping yourself healthy and in a positive state of mind, you then output positive energy into the world and can make change through everyday social interactions;…
Stereotypes and Women of Color in the Media
Women of color have historically been portrayed in a negative light in American media, specifically in the entertainment industry. The scripting for and use of women of color in TV shows, movies and music videos often perpetuate racist stereotypes that…
Meaningful Representation in Modern Media
Positive representation of people of color in modern media has become more mainstream with television shows like Scandal on ABC, yet there is still a need for more shows and movies featuring people of color as lead characters. Television shows with casts of color like Being…
Police Brutality Against Black Women: A Place To Begin
The term police brutality is gaining a lot of popularity in the media right now, but in reality this has long been an issue black women face in the United States. To start off, the Black Law online dictionary gives…
Violence Against Women of Color and Womanist Healing in Media
Representations of violence against Black and Brown women in the media have become prevalent to the point of normalization. This curated collection of sources highlights how violence against Black and Brown women is portrayed in the media, as well as how…