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. …

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.” …

Right 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…

Aja, 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…

A 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…

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…

The 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…

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…

“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…