Equality Talks Podcast
Equal Voice | Equal Future Exclusives
Gender discrimination in health care
By Yetzali Peña Dr. Nicole Haggard is a faculty member in the Film, Media, and Social Justice program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, and also part of the Equal Voice
I Don’t Have to Fit in a Box
By Marisol Gainey Gone are the days that I would paint my face away. Covering more than the blemishes peeking out from under skin. Dressing in hopes of being objectified,
When Will This Change?
By Joanna Hernandez Dr. Nicole Haggard is a faculty member in the Film, Media, and Social Justice program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, and also part of the Equal Voice
The Future is Female
By IIana DeLue Dr. Nicole Haggard is a faculty member in the Film, Media, and Social Justice program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, and also part of the Equal Voice
Laundry Day
By Curtis Clifton The following short film is a light hearted take on housework, with gender roles swapped. Far too often Women are saddled with the majority of the domestic
I Didn’t Shave My Legs
By Ianthe Leslie Dr. Nicole Haggard is a faculty member in the Film, Media, and Social Justice program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, and also part of the Equal Voice
Featured Stories
A New Disabled South
Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at a year old, I have lived with a disability my entire life. But that’s not what compelled me to become an activist. What politicized me
My Period Story Will Change Perceptions
By Regina Afanwi Young In honor of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Regina Afanwi Young shares how we can break taboos around menstruation and support girls with the resources they need.
Women Using Art and Culture to Build Peace in Ukraine
By Nina Grant We want to show that…life will go on. We will win [the war] and we can beat the enemy, whether it’s with a paintbrush or with weapons.
Bleaching Bookshelves: An Analysis of Recent Book Bans in America
By Alyssa Lizarraga In March 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 1467, which, among other conditions, requires all schoolbooks to be reviewed by a district-appointed “media specialist” to
Celebrate Mother’s Day by Listening to Guaranteed Income Recipients
By Katie Fleischer As families across the U.S. celebrate Mother’s Day, millions of low-income Americans are struggling to pay their bills, make rent, and put food on the table. Now,
Asian American and Pacific Islander women fighting for equality in the U.S.
By Velu Ochoa Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women in the United States have been fighting for equality and justice for generations. From advocating for immigrant rights to combating