Shelly: Tipped Workers Speak Out

ALICIA JAMISON

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

Y’all Better Quiet Down

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

WE COUNT! REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS EDITION

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

KARMEN: CHICAGO

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

UNDER THE SCARF

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

LIVING OFF TIPS

Powerful video on a single mom waitress who must make ends meet, living off tips. Produced in collaboration with Chime for Change. Global Girl Media is a partner of the… Continue reading LIVING OFF TIPS

THROWING SHADE(S)

Profile of two top transgender performers in Los Angeles who are of color, a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to “throw shade” in today’s world of identity politics and… Continue reading THROWING SHADE(S)

SOME THOUGHTS ON AGING

GlobalGirl’s newest chapter in NYC tackles the issue of aging, what it means to women and girls, how the media and society approach aging for women, and ultimately where they… Continue reading SOME THOUGHTS ON AGING

HIYAB: LOS ANGELES

Taking part in the nationwide racial justice protests against police brutality, violence and murder, Hiyab shares how difficult this moment in history is for young black women. “Their leadership has… Continue reading HIYAB: LOS ANGELES