Meet Kashmiri Rapper Mehak

By Mehran Bhat & Abrar Fayaz It was not easy for 21-year-old Mehak to convince her parents to support her dream of becoming a rapper. The Kashmiri couple told her… Continue reading Meet Kashmiri Rapper Mehak

Oversexualized and Underappreciated: Women in the Ballet World

By Sarah Yoak Close your eyes and think of the word ballet — hold the letters in your hands. Swish it around in your mouth. Do you see somebody onstage?… Continue reading Oversexualized and Underappreciated: Women in the Ballet World

The Representation of People Living With Disabilities Matters

Jaymie Bianca is the Boston fellow for IGNITE, America’s largest and most diverse organization for young women’s political leadership. Picture a Victoria’s Secret model. I can imagine the way that… Continue reading The Representation of People Living With Disabilities Matters

Black Women Showrunners Making Their Mark on Television

By Carla Hay There used to be a time when a television show like Living Single — the 1990s classic sitcom about the friendship between four African American women —… Continue reading Black Women Showrunners Making Their Mark on Television