by admin | Oct 22, 2014 | Articles, Equality, Gender, LGBTQIA+, News, Women's Rights
The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) hasn’t always been the most diverse environment as far as gender is concerned; reportedly, out of the city’s 10,000 firefighters only 41 are women. Happily, this is starting to change, as the FDNY openly supported trans woman...
by admin | Oct 16, 2014 | Articles, LGBTQIA+, News
The 41-year-old award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris has been selected to host the 2015 Oscars. The ceremony will be held in Hollywood on February 22, where movies like The Imitation Game and The Theory of Everything are expected to vie for the film industry’s most...
by admin | Oct 15, 2014 | Articles, News, Racism
The Washington Redskins continue to receive criticism for owner Dan Snyder’s refusal to change the NFL team’s offensive name. Recently, when Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones asked Native American activists what they thought of the name, one explained, “It’s a name...
by admin | Sep 1, 2014 | Articles, Equality, Gender, LGBTQIA+, News
Now in its 11th season, the incredibly popular reality-competition show So You Think You Can Dance has enchanted audiences with astounding choreography, raw talent, and inspiring performances. In last week’s episode the show broke ground in an entirely new way by...
by admin | Aug 28, 2014 | Articles, Equality, Gender, Women's Rights
Amy Poehler is one of the most adored actress-comedians working today, and is often lauded for her quick wit, her writing and producing skills, and the relatable, hysterical roles she plays. Poehler, who is consistently body positive, pro-feminism, and incredibly...
by admin | Aug 18, 2014 | Articles, Equality, Gender, Women's Rights
On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, and women were finally granted the right to vote. Today, women across the country are celebrating the 94th anniversary of this historic day in which efforts from the women’s rights...
