- 1. 14 Inspiring Celebrities Who Came Out Later in Life, On Their Own Terms
- (Sex)
- ... Page Canadian actor Elliot Page, known for his work in Juno and The Umbrella Academy, first came out as gay in 2014. He then came out as transgender in 2020 at 33, and received support from celebrities ...
- Created on 14 September 2022
- 2. Ava DuVernay, Taraji P Henson, Cynthia Erivo And More: 9 Movies & Shows Featuring Black Women You Need to Stream This Black History Month
- (Entertainment)
- ... is one of DuVernay’s most popular documentaries; it was nominated for an Academy Award and won over a dozen other awards. It also features voices like Angela Davis and DuVernay herself. Not only is 13th ...
- Created on 16 February 2022
- 3. 10 Must-Watch TV Shows To Get Your Cathartic Coming-Of-Age Fix Now That ‘PEN15’ Is Over
- (TV)
- ... Season 2 Screenshot from YouTube We can’t talk about representation without talking about FX’s half hour dark comedy Reservation Dogs. Co-created and executive produced by Academy Award-winning ...
- Created on 19 January 2022
- 4. From “Promising Young Woman” to “Nomadland”: How Your Favorite Movies of the Year Stacked Up at the Independent Spirit Awards
- (Movies)
- If watching another pre-recorded event wasn’t in the cards for you this week, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The Independent Spirit Awards are a breath of fresh air in the pretentious chaos that ...
- Created on 23 April 2021
- 5. Fashion Nova's $1 Million "Women On Top" Campaign Demonstrates How The Brand Can't Stop Exploiting Black Wo
- (Feminism)
- With women’s history month in full effect, congratulations are in order for all of the recipients of Fashion Nova Cares’ “Women On Top” fund. On International Women’s Day, Grammy Award-winning rapper ...
- Created on 25 March 2021
- 6. Self-Advocacy Might Have Saved Influencer Grace F. Victory's Life From A System Working Against He
- (Entertainment)
- ... Beyonce Conquers The Recording Academy With A Historic 28 Grammy Awards Social Justice Illustrator Shirien Damra Re-Envisions A Better Future Through Art: BUST Interview "Harry Potter" Actor Katie Leung ...
- Created on 18 March 2021
- 7. The Historic 2021 Oscars Nominations Could Mean Big Business For Future Women in Film
- (Movies)
- The 93rd Annual Academy Award nominations have shattered (or, at least, chipped away at) the glass ceiling (or, at least, the high ceiling of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre). The 2021 Oscars ceremony ...
- Created on 15 March 2021
- 8. Queen Beyoncé Conquers The Recording Academy With A Historic 28 Grammy Awards
- (Music)
- Queen Bey officially became queen of the Recording Academy during the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards on March 14. Held in celebration of this past year’s greatest achievements in music, the ceremony nominated ...
- Created on 15 March 2021
- 9. 4 Ways Women Could (And Will) Make History At the 2021 Grammys
- (Music)
- ... BUST Week Of Women: Beyoncé, Brandy, The Umbrella Academy Andra Day Reveals Why She Required Months Of Forced Rest After Making The US Vs. Billie Holiday: BUST Interview The Definitive Breakdown ...
- Created on 12 March 2021
- 10. When Mickey Guyton Sings, We Listen
- (Music)
- Mickey Guyton is changing the country music world. On Wednesday, she became the first Black woman to ever perform solo at the Academy of Country Music Awards, which is in its 55th year. Guyton took ...
- Created on 18 September 2020
- 11. Regina King's Directorial Debut Makes History ...
- (Movies)
- ... Much of the pressure on filmmakers is a result of the perceived importance of festivals. Three of the last five Academy Award winners for Best Picture opened at the Venice Film Festival and many decision-makers ...
- Created on 09 September 2020
- 12. Berlin Film Festival Makes History With Gender Neutral Awards
- (Movies)
- ... is non-binary, wrote a letter urging the Television Academy to change their awards categories; Dillon’s non-binary meant they didn’t fit in either category. The Academy responded citing their own rule: ...
- Created on 04 September 2020
- 13. Asia Kate Dillon of 'Billons' Calls For An End To Gendered Acting Categories In Open Letter To SAG Award
- (TV)
- ... gendered acting categories. A star on the Showtime drama, Billions, Dillon first made headlines back in 2017 when they asked that the Television Academy clarify their gender distinctions. “I’d like to ...
- Created on 17 June 2020
- 14. Allies, Take Notes: Jane Fonda’s History of Activism From Civil Rights to Today
- (Feminism)
- Jane Fonda really has been and forever will be that b*tch. The 82-year-old Academy Award winning actress, perhaps best known for her stand-out rolls in films like Barefoot in the Park, 9 to 5 and Book ...
- Created on 03 June 2020
- 15. Celebrate National Poetry Month With These 5 Collections
- (Books)
- Founded in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month has been celebrated each April to honor the power of this particular form of literature. The ability to express the human condition ...
- Created on 07 April 2020
- 16. 17 Feel Good Shows You Can Stream To Feel Less Socially Isolated
- (TV)
- I’m going to go ahead and take a guess that checking the news and Twitter every two seconds is one, probably not amazing for your mental health and two, not filling these quarantine hours up like you ...
- Created on 19 March 2020
- 17. 9 Times Women Smashed The Patriarchy in Interviews
- (Entertainment)
- ... Memes From Last Week’s Dem Debate 10 Feminist Easter Eggs You May Have Missed At The Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Natalie Portman’s Cape And 9 Other Feminist Moments We Loved From The 92nd Academy ...
- Created on 13 March 2020
- 18. “Bravo la Pédophilie”: Actress Adèle Haenel Walks out of César Film Awards After Roman Polanski Wins Best Director
- (Feminism)
- ... provided by France24 via YouTube. More from BUST Bill Cosby And Roman Polanski Finally Get Kicked Out Of The Academy: Link Roundup Hey, Remember When All Your Favorites Signed A Petition Supporting ...
- Created on 02 March 2020
- 19. AOC and Yalitza Aparicio Are Fighting for the Rights of Domestic Workers
- (Feminism)
- ... making history of her own as the first Indigenous woman to be nominated for Best Actress at the Academy awards and being the first Indigenous woman to appear on the cover of Vogue Mexico that same year, ...
- Created on 27 February 2020
- 20. The CROWN Act Takes 3 More Victories — Here's What It Is & Why It's Importa
- (Feminism)
- Founded by California state senator Holly Mitchell last year, The CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, is expanding, offering protection in three more states. ...
- Created on 20 February 2020
