“There are many stories of chivalry, where the heroic knight saves the damsel in distress. This is not one of them,” was the opening line of “Damsel,” Netflix’s latest film released on March 8, otherwise known as International Women’s Day. Like many during their childhood, I was mesmerized by fairy […]
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We should celebrate women all year and promote intersectionality
Photo courtesy of Fotomovimiento, Flickr Women’s History Month has been celebrated every March since 1911. The month-long celebration of female visibility and remembrance for female accomplishments is just another reminder that women are still fighting for gender equality. In addition to Women’s History Month, March 8 is recognized as International […]
Podcast rightfully dropped after host’s offensive comments
Photo courtesy of Apple Popular true crime podcast Sword and Scale was dropped by its host network, Wondery, this week after offensive comments were posted by the show’s host Mike Boudet on social media. The massively popular podcast was created in 2014 by Boudet, who has faced criticism in years […]