The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. Pressured by the media, their peer group, and even the adults in their lives, our protagonists confront messages encouraging them to disconnect from their emotions,…
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BY MARIANNE SCHNALL Making meaningful progress toward diversity and parity in politics—as well as in all positions of leadership and sectors of society—depends on our continued voter turnout and political participation. And with the rights and freedoms of women and other underrepresented communities on the line, as well as so…
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Ta’Lor (They/Them) is a young actor, model with We Speak Models, writer, and artist living in New York City. Creativity and community are core elements that help them stay grounded and connected. Whether it’s acting, modeling or photography, Ta’Lor will utilize creativity as an outlet for self-expression and healing, “I have…
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Turnout among young voters in the midterms is expected to match or exceed the record set in 2018, according to new polling from the Institute of Politics (IOP) at Harvard Kennedy School. The poll showed 40 percent of 18-to-29-year-olds say they will “definitely” vote in the Nov. 8 midterms. A woman puts…
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By Dorothy Du “When I’m in the U.S., I’m American, but when I’m in China, I’m Chinese,” Eileen Gu says. The American-born skier and Olympic champion has become a controversial athlete following her decision to represent the Chinese team at the recent Winter Olympics in Beijing. The world-wide attention she has…
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By Ashanti I think protesting is a good way to express how you feel about your community, and it is a tool to get people to come together. My auntie really believes in protesting and believes everyone should have equal rights. When everyone feels equal, it is better for the…
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By Carolyn Since the overturning of Roe V. Wade, it is clear that people are showing their true colors. This decision directly affects women of color, and will affect them more, because of a lack of resources these women face, and how they are treated on a day-to-day basis... Read…
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By Ri The Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade, ends the constitutional right to an abortion, sending the U.S. back many years into the past. Not allowing women, and child-bearing people, to choose what they can do with their bodies won’t stop them from finding harmful alternatives. This ultimately leads…
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By Sheila "Black women who do succeed do so with great sacrifice that has an ill effect on their personal and family lives, their self-esteem, and their health. This is why they are taking their skills and passion and going elsewhere," according to a study done by Fast Company. Black…
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By Kamiyah What will the Equal Rights Amendment actually do? That is the question everyone wants to know! The ERA is a proposed amendment that will ensure equal rights, regardless of sex, or gender, therefore encouraging less discrimination against women. So far, thirty-eight states have ratified the amendment, but some…
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