Don't tax my tampon!
February 23, 2016
Think tampons are a luxury? Didn't think so. So why are they being taxed as such? Learn more about the Tampon Tax and speak out!
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Growing Up In Brownsville With Racism
February 23, 2016
/*-->*/ When I think back on where I grew up in Brownsville there certainly was racism but I didn’t fall victim to it. It wasn’t like it was oblivious to racism, but wherever I went, I noticed I never really fit in. Was I going to let it break me? NO! I didn’t live in ignorance but I just simply...
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Taqwa (Virtue) through Anti-Bias Education
February 23, 2016
Note from the author: This piece originally appeared in Muslim Matters . As part of one of the most racially diverse faith communities, Muslim children in the United States are at the intersection of Islamophobia (a global system that stereotypes and marginalizes Muslims) and global anti-blackness...
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Good Food Force Update: PE in schools, Florida recess bill, biking tours and more!
February 23, 2016
Greetings! This week we're exploring the importance of getting active. Check out some stats on the impact of physical activity in schools, the latest on efforts to make recess mandatory in Florida, and an inspiring profile of Civil Bikes' founder Nedra, below! As always, please read and share! 1...
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5 tips for choosing a therapist
February 23, 2016
In the past month I probably received at least ten requests from friends asking for referrals for great therapists. Whenever these calls come in, I try and get my friends to slow down, step back and approach this process with mindfulness and intention. Take your time to get this right; you’re going...
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Racial Disparities Rooted in History, Hold Back Our Economy
February 22, 2016
Note from author: I updated this piece from summer 2015 to reflect the latest poverty data. I believe that this piece is a good fit for MomsRising’s Black History Month blog carnival because there is a persistent and harsh legacy that confronts people of color, our families, and communities every...
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How the Media’s Rhetoric Criminalizes Young People of Color
February 22, 2016
On February 17, 2016, Media Matters for America and the Advancement Project hosted a panel in Washington, D.C. on how the media contributes to the criminalization of people of color. Panelists included Danielle Belton (TheRoot.com), Judith Brown Dianis (Advancement Project), Cristina Lopez, (Media...
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No "Guns Everywhere" for Michigan After Kalamazoo
February 22, 2016
Guns do NOT belong everywhere! Write Michigan lawmakers and tell them to protect our communities.
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Black Lives Matter When Jesus is at the Center
February 22, 2016
This blog post originally appeared in The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Minister's Coalition 4 Redemption & Justice , a growing group of AME clergy across the country uniting to stand against injustice in the criminal justice system in the United States. John 19:17-18 NKJ 17 And He, bearing...
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The Flint Water Crisis is a Feminist Issue
February 22, 2016
A note from the National Women's Law Center: This post previously appeared on NWLC's blog . We thought it was appropriate for this blog carnival since, as the post mentions, the Flint water crisis is an issue that disproportionately impacts poor women of color, particularly black women, and thus is...
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