Media and pop culture don’t always represent us. It’s time we tell our stories our way. We live in a pop culture bubble. It’s the social media accounts we follow, the… Continue reading Pop The Culture
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Media and pop culture don’t always represent us. It’s time we tell our stories our way. We live in a pop culture bubble. It’s the social media accounts we follow, the… Continue reading Pop The Culture
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… Continue reading Ta’Lor | Nonbinary Model Creating Affirming Spaces for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Folks
Charlie Amáyá Scott (She/They) is a Diné (Navajo) scholar born and raised within the central part of the Navajo Nation. When they made the move from their small town to… Continue reading Charlie: Indigenous Influencer Leaving a Positive Impact
Op-Ed by Nakisha M. Lewis, President & CEO, Breakthrough, and also member of the Equal Voice | Equal Future Editorial Board More than 60 years ago, Malcolm X was quoted saying,… Continue reading Black Women Are Tired Of Being The Mule Of America
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
Cheyenne is a Latina, former Junior Paralympian, actress/model, student, and accessibility advocate from the West Coast. Drawing from her mother’s unyielding support, she began to combat systemic injustices during her… Continue reading Cheyenne Leonard- Accessibility Advocate
