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Latest from the Blog
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Feminism Won’t Get Us Anywhere … Unless It’s Intersectional Feminism
“Feminism” can be a taboo or scary word to some people, and that is because it is often misunderstood and…
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Celebrate Women’s History Month With These Podcast Episodes
March is Women’s History Month — a time to honor women and the contributions women make to society, both now…
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10 Indigenous accounts you should follow on Instagram
Listening to Indigenous voices is an important part of honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. But an even better thing to do…
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Am I Engaging in Service or Saviorism?
Service is SO IMPORTANT for so many reasons, one being that it is a great way to get on a…
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4 Podcasts to Hep You Learn More About Martin Luther King Jr.
To say Martin Luther King Jr.’s work has impacted my own anti-racism work is an understatement. His legacy is foundational…
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How Can Parents Support Teachers Who Try to Create Change?
Anti-racism needs to be done in community in order to be effective. Parents and teachers make up the backbone of…
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The 3 Types of Microaggressions
Microaggression may have “micro” in its name, but that doesn’t mean these assaults are small. Two women I admire so…
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3 Steps to a More Inclusive Bookshelf
The books that we have in our bookshelves speak volumes about who and what we value, and our bookshelves are…
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How the One Drop Rule and Blood Quantum Show Just How Made-Up Race Really Is
When you take the time to understand all the “rules” around race, it becomes so obvious how made-up race and…
