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Karina Daza Pens Feminist Anthem ‘Mujeres Will Riot’ Inspired by Vanessa Guillén

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 28, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 28, 202102966

Inspired by the tragic death of U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén and the dozens of assaults on women being held at ICE detention centers, Colombian-Puerto Rican singer Karina Daza has united 14 female musicians and engineers to create a powerful new...

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10 Chicana Activists Who Fought for Equal Rights in the Chicano Movement

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021019204

Cesar Chavez. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales. Reies Tijerina. We recognize these names as leaders of the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and ’70s. But what about the women who were instrumental in fighting for equal rights for Chicanos and Latinos? Like...

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13 Feminist Books EVERYONE Should Read

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 9, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 9, 202005475

Everyone should be a feminist. To be one simply means that you believe that women are equal to men, which we are. The fact that the topic is still up for debate, and that we still have to fight for...

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Mexican Artist & Activist Isabel Cabanillas Murdered in Juárez, Mexico

Virginia IsaadJanuary 24, 2020July 20, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 24, 2020July 20, 202003147

Activist, feminist, single mother and artist Isabel Cabanillas de la Torre”s body was found Saturday with bullet wounds on her chest in Ciudad Júarez, Chihuahua, Mexico sparking demonstrations calling for justice. Cabanillas went missing Friday night after leaving a bar...

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Watch the Chilean Demonstration Against Sexual Violence That Has Gone Global

Yvette MontoyaDecember 4, 2019July 7, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaDecember 4, 2019July 7, 202002452

Since November there have been countless demonstrations and protests all over Chile demanding the resignation of President Sebastián Piñera. But one of the most recent demonstrations has gone worldwide for its catchy lyrics, deep meaning, and important message. The most...

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30 BIPOC Songs That Remind You That You Are 100% That Chica

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 27, 2019July 16, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 27, 2019July 16, 202005963

All women deserve to feel like they’re THAT CHICK, as often and for as long as possible. There is so much strength, resilience, intelligence (including emotional intelligence), beauty, and other amazingness that come from each and every female, that this...

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25 Ways You Can Educate Everyone About Feminism

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 25, 2019July 30, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 25, 2019July 30, 202006701

Feminism is a highly charged word. It stirs so many emotions in people of all genders when they hear it — pride, confusion, hope, anger. And it causes a lot of ignorance to come out into the light. In an...

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9 Amazing WOC Artists To Follow on Instagram

Yvette MontoyaNovember 12, 2018September 1, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaNovember 12, 2018September 1, 202005976

I’m totally obsessed with visual culture, particularly the way women of color are embracing their roots, exploring new mediums, and capturing the essence of an intersectional human condition. There are truly some amazing creators out there and the great...

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9 Woke Halloween Costumes for Kids

HipLatinaOctober 22, 2018August 24, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 22, 2018August 24, 202002556

It is the year 2018 and you have somehow found yourself the mother of young kids. Traditional Halloween costumes (pumpkins, witches and ghosts) just don’t feel adequate enough of a statement in today’s political climate. Enter woke baby costumes™. I...

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#TBT: 7 Badass Michelle Rodriguez Quotes That Will Inspire You

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 12, 2018September 22, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 12, 2018September 22, 202002056

It’s actress Michelle Rodriguez‘s birthday on July 12. In celebration, we are sharing some of her most badass and empowering quotes. My Favorite Part of My Body is My Brain In a workplace like Hollywood, where it seems that only...

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The Rise in Latina-Owned Feminist Bookstores Is More Important Than Ever

Johanna FerreiraJune 15, 2018September 29, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 15, 2018September 29, 202002425

Small bookshops have been a dying business in the states, especially in big cities like NYC thanks to Barnes & Nobles and Amazon.com. But it seems that the number of feminist, Latina-owned independent bookstores is slowly growing and the timing...

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Judging Cardi B Taught Me a Very Important Lesson in Intersectional Feminism

Johanna FerreiraFebruary 26, 2018October 30, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraFebruary 26, 2018October 30, 202014093

It was July of last year and I was looking through my Instagram feed before coming across a video from The Cut titled: “How to Thirst Trap on Instagram with Cardi B.” By the time this video had been published,...