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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…