- 1. Disability Visibility Advocate, Rue, Shows Off Her Favorite Looks
- (Style)
- ... people are fashionable, too! We make up 15 to 18 percent of the population but are often forgotten or overlooked. I’ve been working with amazing independent brands who work hard to make a difference ethically, ...
- Created on 16 March 2023
- 2. To Improve Teen Girls' Self-Esteem, Disrupt Their Instagram Feeds, Study Says
- (Feminism)
- ... the study that, “I don't have to be hourglass and be a makeup artist or a model. I can be successful and independent. It's no longer just about what I look like but actually about what I think, which is ...
- Created on 27 February 2023
- 3. Now That Barack Obama Listens to "Sad Girl Pop," It's Time to Talk About this Music Subgen
- (Music)
- Ethel Cain’s 2022 hit “American Teenager,” from her album Preacher’s Daughter, has been rapidly gaining attention lately after being included on former President Barack Obama’s “end of year roundup” ...
- Created on 11 January 2023
- 4. The 9-Day Wonder Diet Scarf Was The ’50's Accessory Designed To Keep Women From Scarfing Too Much Dow
- (Style)
- ... scarf, printed with all nine days’ worth of menus. “DIETING IS FUN when you wear this sensational new scarf with its design theme of the famous Harper’s Bazaar 9-Day Wonder Diet,” read a 1953 ad inIndependent ...
- Created on 31 October 2022
- 5. Queer Period Pieces Like Abbi Jacobson's "A League Of Their Own" Are A Reminder That LGBTQ Rights Are Still Under Atta
- (TV)
- ... us friends, roommates, or faith communities, but these threats don’t seem to be largely sanctioned by the government. But that might not actually be the case. Victor Madrigal-Borloz, a UN Independent Expert ...
- Created on 13 October 2022
- 6. Mental Health Awareness Month: 14 Celebrities That Are Vocal About Their Mental Health Struggles
- (Living)
- The sphere of mental health has witnessed monumental advancements over the past many years. What spearheaded this change was the replacement of asylums with community-based mental health services in ...
- Created on 24 May 2022
- 7. "Even Though I'm A Muslim Woman, I Still Experience The Same Things You Do." Yuna, The Malaysian Singer Sounds-Off On Modesty In The World Of R
- (Music)
- ... After years of major label backing, Yuna is independent. It’s a freeing experience that the “Blank Marquee” singer says has given her the ability to record the type of songs she wants, without having ...
- Created on 18 May 2022
- 8. Jewel Is Back With The R&B and Folk-Influenced "Freewheelin' Woman," Her First Album in 7 Years ...
- (Music)
- ... you saw as mentors either growing up or even later. J: My aunts really influenced me. All the homestead women that shoed their own horses [in Alaska] and sawed their own trees. [They were] wildly independent, ...
- Created on 02 May 2022
- 9. Remembering The Late, Great, bell hooks. How Well Do You Know The Feminist Author and Activist?
- (Feminism)
- ... independent d.) free via GIPHY Answer Key: 1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d 5. a Photo: Jesse Fox This article originally appeared in the Spring 2022 print edition of BUST Magazine. Subscribe today! ...
- Created on 07 April 2022
- 10. "Harlem," The New Sitcom by "Girls Trip" Writer Tracy Oliver, Just Might Be the Fluffy-Lighthearted TV Fare Black Women Need in these “Post-Pandemic” Tim
- (TV)
- ... their romantic relationships.) An adjunct at Columbia University, Camille’s lectures set the tone for each episode. Camille admires the independent and take-charge attitude of the Mosuo women, yet ...
- Created on 16 December 2021
- 11. Stylist Challenges Fashion Barriers to Plus-Sized Black Women With Her Bold, Eclectic Style
- (Style)
- ... not. My sneakers are Adidas x IvyPark. My earrings are from a beauty supply store in Harlem. And my ring is from LeyeLesi. In everything I do, I try to include Black and independent designers. And, being ...
- Created on 30 September 2021
- 12. The Last Starlet: An Interview with 1950's Bad Girl of the Silver Screen, Mamie Van Dore
- (Movies)
- ... [studio executives] were afraid of me,” she recalls. “They wouldn’t put me on certain shows because they didn’t want women copying me and being independent.” And as her screen time grew, her voluptuous ...
- Created on 08 September 2021
- 13. After 5 Years, Rapper Angel Haze is Back with a New Single, and a Whole New Perspective on Herself
- (Music)
- ... charisma and personality are palpable. Released independently, it’s been almost six years since Back to the Woods, the 30-year old’s second studio album came out. Since then, it seems Haze has been enjoying ...
- Created on 30 August 2021
- 14. The Remarkable Story of Three Teenage Girls Who Seduced and Killed Traitors During WW II
- (Feminism)
- ... The three young women started out small with their resistance work and functioned independently in the early days. Hannie was introduced to the resistance in Amsterdam as a student, and Truus and Freddie ...
- Created on 09 July 2021
- 15. 7 Short Stories Written By Women To Get You Back Into The Spirit Of Reading
- (Books)
- ... grasp who his wife is independent of himself doesn’t exactly scream “Feminism!” at first glance. Perhaps his inability to understand her is the entire point — a woman is truly a wild thing in “Mrs. Fox.” ...
- Created on 21 January 2021
- 16. Find Perfect Presents For Everyone On Your List And Help Indie Businesses Survive With These Picks From BUST Craftacular’s Holiday Gift Guide!
- (General)
- ... Seeley creates custom prints for businesses and independent needs with a style that combines the cute with the creepy. BRIIT BOTANICALS briitbotanicals.com Getting salon quality results without the ...
- Created on 09 November 2020
- 17. Controversial Medusa Statue Reimagines Her Myth and Reignites Conversations Around #MeToo
- (Arts)
- ... this reimagined Medusa is an independent agent, acting in self-defense. Feminist theorists (see: Hélène Cixous) argue that men's retelling of Medusa narrative is driven by fear of women’s agency. This ...
- Created on 14 October 2020
- 18. Artist Claudia Gutierrez On Color, Textiles, And The Importance of Art
- (Arts)
- ... in Oaxaca, Mexico. How did the two experiences differ? The residency in Ottawa was very independent — I was given a studio space for three months and curated a print show at the end of the time there, ...
- Created on 02 October 2020
- 19. Amy Coney Barrett Is A Threat To Civil Rights
- (Blog)
- ... seems like a direct political move to heighten tensions, Barrett and Trump's other nominees refused to either deny or praise Brown vs. Board when asked. According to the Independent, "Michael Steele, ...
- Created on 30 September 2020
- 20. Meet Some Of TIME100's Most Influential Women of 202
- (Feminism)
- ... a Murderer” to our screens by virtue of her role as the vice president of independent film and documentary features at Netflix. She has molded and produced most of the viral content of the past year. ...
- Created on 23 September 2020
