When Kate Valente packed for college, she did not pack pepper spray. Although the lists she consulted online for female college students always included pepper spray or mace for walking… Continue reading Saying Goodbye to Safety: All-Female Mills College Turns Co-ed
Under the pressure of protest and chaos, I calmly provided healthcare to a white police officer just shot by an African American suspect. I remained an astute professional when called… Continue reading Your Cultural Identity is a hidden Treasure
On September 1, the new Texas abortion ban went into effect. The law makes abortion illegal after six weeks. It allows for women, health care providers, and anyone “aiding and… Continue reading Why I Support A Woman’s Right to Choice
Breakthrough VOICES Alicia Jamison grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona where she did not see many faces that looked like hers. She was one of five black people in her graduating… Continue reading ALICIA JAMISON
Breakthrough VOICES Activist Jari Jones recreates Sylvia Rivera’s infamous “Y’all Better Quiet Down” speech from the 1973 Gay Pride Rally in New York City. Breakthrough is a partner of the… Continue reading Y’all Better Quiet Down
Roe Vs. Wade was a historic win for women’s rights. As reproductive rights are under threat, Michelle Rodriguez with Breakthrough shared the story of Roe vs. Wade and Norma McCorvey,… Continue reading WE COUNT! REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS EDITION
Tomiko (She/Her) is a hip hop dancer, creative, leader, and activist. Since the age of six, she has been dancing with the nonprofit organization Culture Shock LA and founded Girls Can… Continue reading Tomiko | Hip Hop Dancer and Creative Leader in Los Angeles
Diana Castro (she/they) is a queer, immigrant, woman of color from Los Angeles. Their ethics were shaped by their mother’s dedication to being a childcare worker. Despite working hard, the… Continue reading Diana | Double-Immigrant Exploring Identity and Indigenous Roots
Karmen is a single-mom trying to balance motherhood, online classes, and parenting a toddler…all while dealing with Covid-19. Her story is relatable for young mothers everywhere. Global Girl Media is… Continue reading KARMEN: CHICAGO
One globalgirl from LA tells us what it’s like to move there from Bangladesh and attend school wearing a hijab, as well as her thoughts on immigration. Global Girl Media… Continue reading UNDER THE SCARF
