Across the globe, we recognize women and their achievements on March 8. Although the holiday is not a federal one in the U.S., there are many countries – spanning from Afghanistan to Zambia – that observe International Women’s Day officially. From giving women mimosa flowers (Italy) to being the equivalent of Mother’s Day (Bulgaria and […]
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In the Thick of Depression
In the thick of depression, it can seem like nothing could possibly ease or soothe or lighten the feeling of a ton of bricks weighing on your body, your mind, even your heart. The usual methods like working out, journaling, even “riding it out” may not be enough to pull you out from under it, […]
The Importance of Intersectional Feminism
When understanding feminism, it is essential to look at all the layers of a woman and how they impact the woman’s ability to live a full life. For many decades the focus has particularly been on discrimination in the realm of gender only. Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum and […]