"[No] means no. That means fucking no. That’s it. It doesn’t matter how far I take it or what I have on, when I say no, it means no." This antiquated idea that women need to cater their lives to the male gaze should not be confusing.
Gloria Steinem: ‘I Learned Feminism Disproportionately From Black Women’
Just last year, Gloria Steinem, said she that feels that black women “invented the feminist movement.” Now the 81-year-old feminist and activist that and stood arm in arm with notable black feminist like Maya Angelou, founded Ms. Magazine with Dorothy Pitman-Hughes and worked alongside Alice Walker, is speaking candidly about the pivotal role that queer women, black women and other women of color have played in women’s rights. [Read more…]
Studies Show Patriarchy Makes Women Pay 7% More Than Men For Almost Everything
Women and girls pay more for similar products marketed to men and boys 42% of the time. Between the gender pay gap and gender tax, how patriarchy expects us to keep up is beyond us. The world pays us less but charges us more just to live.
Holiday Food Porn: Bourbon Spiked Eggnog French Toast
This little recipe is something I picked up from my dear mother. Think of it as a Southern twang on a Pain Perdu. The special ingredient just happens to be eggnog or more specifically the bourbon that I put in the eggnog.
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How to say a mouthful with one word.
‘WTF’ Missy Elliot Is Back. We Have So Many Feels Right Now.
When you're as genius as Missy Elliot, you can take epic breaks, go live your life and do anything you want to do while the world waits for you to grace them again with your presence. And now we have been graced. Everybody is eating cake today.
My Truth | Leah Qualls On Strong Family Bonds, Facing Fear And Navigating Life In Love
"When people try to come at me with hate and negativity now that I'm living in my truth, I don't even acknowledge it. It's like it doesn't even register. I don't ask for your understanding. But what I do ask for and demand is your respect."