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Death and the Maidens: How Previous Pandemics Helped Make the World a Better Place for Women
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(Feminism)
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... [train] on its way by signals was a common sight.”
In fact, the railroad became one of the biggest employers of Black women during this time, as former cooks and maids were hired to replace men, primarily ...
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Created on 29 September 2020
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What's The Deal With "Cuties"
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(Movies)
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... ne yelling, “you’re going to get cancer or AIDS!” Coumba, tears in her eyes, responds to her friend's fear, “How was I supposed to know that? It isn’t my fault that I didn’t know what it was.” The girls pro ...
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Created on 23 September 2020
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“Do We Think Our Little White Asses Are The Only Ones That Matter?”: Dolly Parton Speaks Out For Black Lives Matter In New Interview
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(Music)
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... to “Jolene” to better suit hand-washing efforts, Dolly continues to fund charities like The United Way, the Save The Music Foundation, The Imagination Library, and HIV/AIDs foundations and environmenta ...
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Created on 14 August 2020
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How These Women Cartoonists Shaped the Flapper Image in the Roaring ’20s
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(Arts)
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... States. “Before women got the vote, there were anti-suffragist cartoons, and feminists were portrayed as these dour, ugly old maids,” Robbins says. “Then women got the vote and Dimples fantasizes she is ...
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Created on 10 August 2020
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Georgia Just Went Back To School And It's Not Looking Good
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(Living)
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... We CANNOT mandate masks. It's too difficult to enforce. Also schools: NO SPAGHETTI STRAPS, SHORTS, MIDRIFF SHIRTS, TANK TOPS, JEANS WITH HOLES, SKIRTS TOO SHORT, LOCS, BRAIDS, NATURAL HAIR ...OR WE ...
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Created on 07 August 2020
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Want To Celebrate JK Rowling's Birthday? Donate To A Trans Charity In Her Name
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(Books)
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Happy birthday JK Rowling! To celebrate the queen of TERFs and Harry Potter author’s birthday, trans folks and allies took to Twitter and started donating money to Mermaids, a UK charity that supports ...
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Created on 31 July 2020
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Some Modern Wedding Traditions Have Really Weird Origins
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(Feminism)
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... was to make it harder for the bride to run away (a less cool idea). Bridesmaids—who used to dress just like the bride—were there to confuse evil spirits (or exes) and to prevent the bride from being kidnapped. ...
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Created on 15 July 2020
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Virginia Hair Discrimination Law Now In Effect, Leaves Only 44 States Left To Go
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(Living)
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... texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists." Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed the bill on March 4, saying that "if we send children home from school because the ...
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Created on 07 July 2020
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BUST's 10 Best Bets For Summer 2020
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(Entertainment)
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... Bec Hill
Karla Gowlett (Bec Hill)
An Australian comic based in the U.K., Bec Hill’s act relies on elaborate visual aids and art projects to deliver laughs. Her flip charts and paper puppetry are wholly ...
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Created on 30 June 2020
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8 Incredible People to Replace Racist Statues With
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(Living)
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... Rainbow, Burton is both an incredible actor and director. He’s donated to many organizations and is on the board of directors for the AIDS Research Alliance.
Jacksonville, Florida A statue honoring fallen ...
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Created on 24 June 2020
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"Harry Potter" Cast Members Condemn JK Rowling’s Transphobic Remarks
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(Entertainment)
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... thread of tweets to the transgender community, her statements came shortly after Rowling’s. Watson also encouraged her followers to donate to trans organizations such as Mermaids.
Trans people are ...
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Created on 16 June 2020
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Remember: Queer Black Womxn Paved The Way For LGBTQ+ Rights
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(Feminism)
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... frequently subject to raids and harassment at the hands of the police.
One of the most prominent leaders of the New York chapter of DOB was Ernestine Eckstein. Originally hailing from South Bend, Indiana, ...
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Created on 01 June 2020
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Detoxify Your Hair With Some Mermaid Inspired Seaweed-Centric Care
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(Living)
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EVER WONDER WHY mermaids have the best hair? If the effects of this all-natural DIY mask for your locks (from my book, Wild Beauty, $18, captainblankenship.com) are any indication, my guess is it has ...
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Created on 27 May 2020
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Did You Know Dolly Parton Produced "Buffy The Vampire Slayer"?
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(TV)
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... million towards Coronavirus vaccine research. Parton has supported the United Way, the Save The Music Foundation, HIV/AIDS charities, and has participated in the Make-a-Wish Foundation for years. Her theme ...
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Created on 29 April 2020
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It’s About Time: Land O’ Lakes Says Goodbye To Cultural Appropriation
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(Living)
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... braids, headdress, and outfit, that just wasn’t the case. As H. Mathew Barkhausen III noted in Seventh Native American Generation Magazine, “From the blue-eyed woman in 'Indian Princess' garb on the do ...
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Created on 22 April 2020
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16.
An Expert Shares Everything You Need To Know About Wigs
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(Style)
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... a wig. Now what? First, pull your own hair back and secure it with bobby pins or elastics to ensure it doesn’t show around your hairline. If your hair is long and thick, first create two braids, then crisscross ...
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Created on 03 April 2020
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Remembering Trans Latinx Activist Lorena Borjas
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(Feminism)
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... shared insight on the pivotal role her friend played in the lives of an underserved community. "She brought us light when we were dealing with the crack epidemic, when we were dealing with the AIDS crisis ...
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Created on 03 April 2020
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This College Senior Is Crafting Masks For The Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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(Living)
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... is also keeping in mind those who cannot wrap anything around the ears because of cochlear implants or hearing aids. She is providing an option to wrap around the head and neck.
She added, “The biggest ...
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Created on 01 April 2020
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Happy #TransDayofVisibility 2020!
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(Feminism)
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... graced us authentic depictions of life in NYC during the 80s and early 90s educating the mainstream on everything from ballroom culture to the effects of the AIDS epidemic in its early days. Pose mad ...
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Created on 31 March 2020
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American Girl's 2020 “Girl of the Year” Is a Great Win for Disability Awareness
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(Living)
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... to wear aids feel stigmatized due to their use. They may endure bullying and ostracism from other children.
Many districts don't do enough to raise awareness about the challenges faced by young people ...
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Created on 14 February 2020
