Nonfiction and Literature in Reproductive Justice
In order to learn about and comprehend our world around us, people must write fiction and nonfiction works that help contribute to the overall conversation. Research-based nonfiction displays concrete action being taken for reproductive justice, while fiction helps comprehend and…
Why is Media Representation Important?
In the struggle for social equality, issues like media representation are often pushed to the side or considered secondary to larger systemic problems. However, although they do not always have the same kind of immediate consequences, negative and limited portrayals…
Historical Studies on Trans Women of Color
Transgender women of color are frequently dismissed within historical accounts. This collection is composed of personal narratives, scholarly articles, and videos, which together help weave trans women of color back into history. Compiled, the sources illuminate the oppressive realities these…
The Perpetuation of Violence against Women in Hip Hop
Hip Hop has been very prevalent in popular culture in terms of speaking out against racial inequality. Unfortunately, with this comes an even stronger gender inequality against women of color through crude lyrics, assault charges, and hyper-sexualized behavior. So where…
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…