- 1. 14 Inspiring Celebrities Who Came Out Later in Life, On Their Own Terms
- (Sex)
- ... to Jwan Yosef, a Syrian-Swedish painter, and they’re raising their children together. 10. George Takei Photo of George Takei by Gage Skidmore Asian-American actor, author, and activist George ...
- Created on 14 September 2022
- 2. Let's strip down to it: Strippers are unionizing and demanding basic work right
- (Feminism)
- “Stripper strike!” Those words are painted across the signs being held by the dancers working at Star Garden in LA. The dancers have petitioned for unionizing with the Actors’ Equity Association, ...
- Created on 09 September 2022
- 3. Alison Bechdel Just Updated the Rules to the Bechdel Test for a Very Specific Reason
- (Movies)
- ... it doesn’t pass the Bechdel Test. In her view, it actually completely fails the Bechdel Test, prompting her to ask, “Do we just ignore the drab lesbian stereotypes bc cute gay Asian boys?” Of course, Gay ...
- Created on 08 June 2022
- 4. 13 Women of Color-Owned and Operated Bookstores You Can Support Right Now
- (Books)
- The tragic and senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery coupled with the rise in Asian American hate crimes amidst a literary censorship of voices of color; not only sparked ...
- Created on 04 February 2022
- 5. LISTEN: The Linda Lindas Drop New Single, "Growing Up," Off Upcoming LP, and Speak To BUST About The Origins of "Racist, Sexist Bo
- (Music)
- ... music festival Gxrlschool. Before the pandemic, the half-Asian American, half-Latinx group—sisters Lucia and Mila, their cousin Eloise, and friend Bela—were strictly a cover band. That quickly changed, ...
- Created on 01 February 2022
- 6. To All The Men I've Ghosted: The Secret to Finding Success on Dating Apps like Hinge and Tinder Was Not What I Though
- (Sex)
- ... and emotional wellbeing of users of color, particularly Black people – according to a study published in the Journal of Research in Personality, “when the [users] were Black, Asian, or Hispanic, they were ...
- Created on 14 January 2022
- 7. Marvel's "Eternals" Pushes Women to Forefront of the Superhero Genre ...
- (Movies)
- ... their MCU debut. Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians) is set to be the first Asian woman to headline a Marvel film. Following the release of this year’s highly-anticipated Black Widow and Shang-Chi and the ...
- Created on 22 October 2021
- 8. Spice Up Your Life: These Women Are Bringing the Flavors of Their Heritage to Home Cooks Everywhere
- (Eat Me)
- ... your Sunday brunch is missing. OMSOM First generation Vietnamese American sisters Kim and Vanessa Pham are on a mission to reclaim and celebrate Asian flavors. Their convenient, authentic meal ...
- Created on 19 October 2021
- 9. Meet the Women Who Seek Out (and Find) "Happy-Ending" Massages ...
- (Sex)
- ... wonderful!” Tanya didn’t think much of it. Her masseur emerged from the back of the parlor. He was Asian, in his late 30s, with a fade haircut, wearing the newest Nike Airs. He took her past 10 massage ...
- Created on 15 October 2021
- 10. You’re Invited: Celebrate "Project Runway's" Nina Garcia & Help Women Rise Against Violence at Womankind’s Virtual Gal
- (Sponsored)
- ... the multidimensionality of its Asian heritage to work alongside survivors of gender-based violence as they build a path to healing. Read on for a letter from the organization, detailing their work, their ...
- Created on 14 October 2021
- 11. Everybody Skate: Photographer Lanna Apisukh Highlights Female and Queer Skateboarders in New Photo Project
- (Arts)
- ... Seattle is very white, there are some Asians out there, too, and it's becoming more of a diverse city. But, I think New York City is just like a melting pot of people. And they're all gathering togethe ...
- Created on 10 August 2021
- 12. "It Does Revenge In A Small Way": Violet Kupersmith On Ghosts, Trauma, And Her New Novel, "Build Your House Around My Bod
- (Books)
- ... and his early works about identity, and Asian-European identity and challenges. And watching [his] career trajectory, it’s really inspiring to see how he moved on from Pale View of the Hills and When We ...
- Created on 09 August 2021
- 13. Lucy Liu Discusses That One Time She Had to Put Bill Murray in His Place On the Set of Charlie's Angels, and We're Here For
- (Entertainment)
- ... on the Los Angeles Time’s podcast Asian Enough this Tuesday, Liu explained what happened over 20 years ago by saying: “As we’re doing the scene, Bill starts to sort of hurl insults, and I won’t get ...
- Created on 28 July 2021
- 14. She's a Barbie Girl: Mattel's Naomi Osaka Barbie Doll Sells Out Ahead of Tokyo Olympi
- (Feminism)
- ... Currently ranked No. 2 by the Women’s Tennis Association, Osaka is the first Asian player to hold the top rank in singles, and is the reigning champion at both the Australian and US Opens. The doll sports ...
- Created on 15 July 2021
- 15. Happy Birthday, Octavia Butler! 4 Powerful Life Lessons From the Renowned Science Fiction And Afrofuturistic Feminist Writer
- (Living)
- ... As a Black woman author, Butler often questioned whiteness in sci-fi and discussed the intersection of race and representation within the genre. “Blacks, Asians, Hispanics, Amerindians, minority characters ...
- Created on 22 June 2021
- 16. UPDATE: This Jingle Dress Museum Exhibit Explores The History Of The Native Garment While Bringing Attention To The Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women Movement
- (Arts)
- ... via YouTube More from BUST For Centuries, Some Asian Women Have Chosen To Live Communally, Preferring To Take Care Of Each Other Rather Than Rely On Men Khadijah Robinson's 'The Nile List' Is The Easiest ...
- Created on 10 June 2021
- 17. 6 Iconic LGBTQ+ Comedians To Laugh With This Pride Month
- (Entertainment)
- ... Cho, who is bisexual, has infused this liberal spirit into a stand-up career spanning nearly forty years, obliterating any stereotype people might have about her as an Asian woman: loud, extreme, and ...
- Created on 10 June 2021
- 18. In Honor of Mental Health Action Day, Here Are 8 Mental Health Organizations to Know and Support
- (Living)
- ... (22.2%). Asian adults reported the lowest cases of mental illness (14.4%) According to 2018 statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health: Suicide was the tenth leading cause of death ...
- Created on 20 May 2021
- 19. For Centuries, Some Asian Women Have Chosen to Live Communally, Preferring to Take Care Of Each Other Rather Than Rely On Men
- (Living)
- “Vegetarian halls”—havens where Asian women live communally—flourished both in Singapore post-World War II and in China before communism. Residents arrived there for various reasons, but most had one ...
- Created on 17 May 2021
- 20. Are You A Bibliophile Looking For A Fun, Book-Loving Online Community? Check Out These 10 Cool BookTubers!
- (Books)
- ... on her writing journey. Regardless of the topic, her commentary is both hilarious and insightful. She also runs the Asian readathon in May! Top photo: screenshot of Onyx Pages / YouTube More from ...
- Created on 12 May 2021
