- 1. 10 Fanstastic New Books by Women to Make Catching Up on that New Year's Resolution to "Read More" a Breeze! ...
- (Books)
- ... of Jessica George’s debut novel is a term of endearment that has multiple meanings in Twi, a dialect of the Akan language spoken in southern and central Ghana. “In my case, it means ‘woman,’’’ Maddie, ...
- Created on 24 January 2023
- 2. Bilal Baig's "Sort Of" is Back and Queerer Than Ever for Season 2: BUST Intervi
- (TV)
- ... of their South Asian culture, and what “queerness” means to them Bilal Baig is having a capital-M Moment. The 28-year-old transfeminine writer and actor has scored big success with the debut of their ...
- Created on 02 December 2022
- 3. 14 Inspiring Celebrities Who Came Out Later in Life, On Their Own Terms
- (Sex)
- ... interview with Vanity Fair in 2018 when she told the magazine that she “kind of goes both ways.” She is now engaged to South African actress Jodi Balfour. 5. Maybelle Blair Maybelle Blair, one of the ...
- Created on 14 September 2022
- 4. 13 Women of Color-Owned and Operated Bookstores You Can Support Right Now
- (Books)
- ... writers from Southeast Asia and Oceania. From the beginning, Yu wanted a place that featured narratives where she felt she could find her grandmother. It would appear that she cares deeply about family ...
- Created on 04 February 2022
- 5. 10 Must-Watch TV Shows To Get Your Cathartic Coming-Of-Age Fix Now That ‘PEN15’ Is Over
- (TV)
- ... visitor. The show has received high praise for its focus on female relationships, its South Asian representation, and its ability to offer different perspectives of a shared background. Streaming on Netflix. ...
- Created on 19 January 2022
- 6. For Centuries, Some Asian Women Have Chosen to Live Communally, Preferring to Take Care Of Each Other Rather Than Rely On Men
- (Living)
- ... in their own vegetarian halls, but Southeast Asian women in particular have found these residences to be a welcome alternative to marriage, sex work, and loneliness, where they might even find a nurturing ...
- Created on 17 May 2021
- 7. One Woman Raised $100k To Provide Free Cab Rides For Asian New Yorkers Who Are Scared to Travel Amid Rising Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
- (Feminism)
- An NYC-based woman named Maddy Park raised $100,000 within a couple of days to provide free cab services to local Asian American residents who may be scared to travel on public transportation. The ...
- Created on 08 April 2021
- 8. 8 AAPI Organizations To Support Right Now
- (Feminism)
- ... Photo Courtesy of Jason Leung via Unsplash More from BUST Meet Alyy Patel, Founder of Queer South Asian Womxn’s Network (QSAW): BUST Interview "Harry Potter" Actor Katie Leung Says She Was Told To ...
- Created on 24 March 2021
- 9. 10 Timely, Empowering Books to Read During Women's History Mont
- (Books)
- ... “Jolene” remix. Kamala Harris was elected the first woman, and the first Black and South Asian, Vice President of the United States. And, of course, countless women in white coats have helped and healed ...
- Created on 08 March 2021
- 10. Does Your Favorite Lesbian Film Pass This Test?
- (Movies)
- ... More from BUST Meet Alyy Patel, Founder of Queer South Asian Womxn’s Network (QSAW): BUST Interview 13 Queer and Trans YA Books That Actually Have Happy Endings 16 LGBTQ+ Movies Directed By Women ...
- Created on 05 February 2021
- 11. Inauguration Day 2021 Makes History For Women Of Color
- (Feminism)
- Today marked the end of former President Donald Trump’s reign as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Kamala Harris made history as the first woman of Black and South Asian ...
- Created on 20 January 2021
- 12. Comedian And Writer Greg Mania Unpacks His New Memoir, “Born To Be Public”: BUST Interview
- (Books)
- Greg Mania is New York City-based writer and comedian. He has been published in Vanity Fair, The Oprah Magazine, PAPER, Out, BOMB, The Millions, Electric Literature, The Rumpus, HuffPost, among other ...
- Created on 28 August 2020
- 13. Wednesday Night Was Great For Women at the DNC
- (Feminism)
- ... confidence that let us know she means business this election. Kamala Harris made history Wednesday as the first Black woman and first South Asian American vice presidential nominee on a major party ...
- Created on 20 August 2020
- 14. The 100th Anniversary of (Some) Women's Suffrage: Did YOUR state support women's right to vote? Check this state-by-state history of the fight for suffrage in Ameri
- (Feminism)
- ... South Arkansas Arkansas was a bit ahead of the curve when it came to suffrage, being twelfth of the first dozen states to ratify it, which they did on July 28, 1919. But the right to suffrage didn’t ...
- Created on 18 August 2020
- 15. #beautifullybisexual Is Trending On Twitter And Here's Wh
- (Entertainment)
- ... it's refreshing to see this small way of building community. Header image via Unsplash Why Won't The Emmys Nominate Trans Actors For Awards? Meet Alyy Patel, Founder Of Queer South Asian Womxn’s Network ...
- Created on 05 August 2020
- 16. Meet Alyy Patel, Founder of Queer South Asian Womxn’s Network (QSAW): BUST Interview
- (Feminism)
- Alyy Patel is a LGBTQ+ activist and graduate student living in Canada. Her research includes “'Brown Girls Can’t Be Gay': Racism Experienced By Queer South Asian Women in the Toronto LGBTQ Community,” ...
- Created on 31 July 2020
- 17. Let's Stop Naming American Schools After Confederate
- (Living)
- ... of notable, yet insidious, figures from history like Christopher Columbus. Education Week also found that 22 schools in the South are named after U.S. senators who opposed school integration in the time ...
- Created on 24 June 2020
- 18. 5 Feminist Collectives for Women of Color Mobilizing on the ’Gram
- (Feminism)
- ... politicizes, and talks back. AAFC encompasses the ever-evolving identities of East, Southeast, South Asian, Pacific Islander, multi-ethnic, and diasporic Asian feminism. While boosting visibility for Asian ...
- Created on 04 May 2020
- 19. Meet Richa Moorjani, One Of The Stars Of "Never Have I Ever": BUST Intervie
- (TV)
- ... it's a show created by Mindy and I love pretty much everything that Mindy creates. What stood out to me was that the show had not just one, but three South Asian female lead characters. And that's something ...
- Created on 28 April 2020
- 20. Both Biden and Sanders Said They Would Appoint Women Running Mates. Choose Your Fighter, Boys.
- (Feminism)
- ... would offer representation for the women, black Americans, and numerous other groups. Not to mention, her hailing from Georgia means she would not only offer a voice for the South, but could sway voters ...
- Created on 16 March 2020
