Jun 12, 2022Member-onlyHave You Met Jenny? A Story of Polluted Bodies and Silenced Voices… Identity in a Time of Crisis (Pt. 2)Growing up in Louisiana, a love of nature was instilled in Jenny from an early age. Jenny’s family didn’t have much money, but they had a bounty of honeysuckle, creeks for skipping rocks, trees to climb, and a family history of master gardening. Nature was a provider, a trusted friend…Environment4 min readEnvironment4 min read
Jun 1, 2022Member-onlyHow’s the Weather?… Identity in a Time of Crisis (Pt.1)Talks about the weather or, more specifically, climate change often become conversations about worsening patterns and politics. Less discussed are the personal perceptions of weather, perceptions formed by culture and the memories that shape “identity.” While identity politics can play a role in climate conversations, the politics pale in comparison…Climate Change4 min readClimate Change4 min read
May 4, 2022Member-onlyOverturning Roe v. Wade is an Attack on Gender Equality and Mother EarthRight now, America is at multiple turning points in history. The possible overturning of Roe v. Wade would set women’s rights back generations. At the same time, billionaires are attempting to colonize Mars to escape the environmental crisis and, of course, claim another planet as their property. While women’s reproductive…Roe V Wade3 min readRoe V Wade3 min read
Mar 14, 2022Member-onlyRemembering Goddess Aja to Heal Ecological HeartbreakAja, also known as Wild Wind, is a rare African Earth goddess who cures the sick with herbs while protecting the forests and woodland creatures. She is also said to be kind, revealing herself to humans in a peaceful and humble manner. Worshiping Aja is even more of a rarity…Feminism4 min readFeminism4 min read
Mar 13, 2022Member-onlyDear Annette: A Love Letter to an Unforgettable WomanA popular prompt for Women’s History Month is letter writing to an inspirational woman. Below is a letter written to my grandmother. As I write this to you, my mind returns to childhood. The best mornings began with mud pies baked under the Louisiana sun and evenings were spent pulling…Feminism3 min readFeminism3 min read
Feb 17, 2022Member-only45 years ago, DC Comics debuted its first Black female superhero. Here’s Why It Still Matters Today.On December 10th, 1976, Karen Beecher became the first Black female superhero to appear in DC Comics, debuting in Volume 1, Issue #45 of Teen Titans. Karen was an engineer whose ingenuity led to her superhero status as ‘Bumblebee.’ Her origin story and character development begin her journey with…Feminism4 min readFeminism4 min read
Feb 2, 2022Member-only100 Black Women Who’ve Made History During Our LifetimesThe celebration of Black History Month is synonymous with famous Black leaders of the past who revolutionized history and inspired the world. While the posthumous acclaim that centers the work and lives of people like Frederick Douglas, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks is rightfully a tradition…Black History Month7 min readBlack History Month7 min read
Jan 29, 2022Member-onlyWhen Can Women Love Their Bodies Without Being Politicized? Asking for a friend.Remember when a middle school in Mississippi offered girls “healthy literature” and shapewear to improve their body image? I do because it happened less than three weeks ago, reminding girls and women that even in 2022, your body is not just for you. Women’s bodies are still up for…Feminism3 min readFeminism3 min read
Jan 22, 2022Member-onlyMy Great-Great Grandmother Was a Famous Outsider Artist. Let’s Explore the “isms” Attached to This Exclusionary Term.“I just get it in my mind and I just go ahead and paint but I can’t look at nothing and paint. No trees, no nothing. I just make my own tree in my mind, that’s the way I paint.” These were the words of my great-great grandmother, Clementine…Art5 min readArt5 min read
Jan 16, 2022Member-onlyThe Troll at the End of My Writing RainbowBefore the day is over, a message from a random email address will be waiting in my inbox. I’ll open this message, only to see an unsolicited picture of a penis — the infamous dick pic — courtesy of an anonymous sender. The reason I know that an unknown…Feminism6 min readFeminism6 min read
