Big Little Lies edition I’m a college student in my twenties, so I’m always looking for a good chick flick or “girl gang” show to watch with friends. HBO leads the way and continues to push boundaries for female empowerment in television. From the progressive hit Sex and the City in 1998 to Girls in … More Female Empowerment on the Forefront
Infographics and data visualization I’ve recently learned about the importance of infographics in my strategic public relations writing course. Infographics can help present really complex information through written and visually aesthetic media. They are also intended to persuade people to do something or to believe in something. Being able to create an infographic that is … More Prominence of Planned Parenthood
How recent abortion laws have taken back decades of progress Just last Wednesday, on May 15, 2019 Alabama governor Kay Ivey signed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in US history. The new law makes abortion illegal in nearly all cases, including cases of rape or incest. Stating that any doctor who performs an … More Fundamental Rights for Females
How to stay safe at live events and concerts Festivals like Coachella, Rolling Loud and Lollapalooza have become some of the most trendy events of the year. However, they have also become some of the largest events for sexual assault, harassment and drugging of women. Due to the recent spike in numbers of sexual misconduct, festivals … More Females and Festivals
How feminist movements have opened up a dialogue The power of patriarchy is ingrained in our society whether we’d like to acknowledge it or not. In the last couple of years sexual misconduct has been highlighted in the news media and viral hashtags like #MeToo and #TimesUp have ignited a new wave for social movements. … More Let’s Talk About Sex(ual) Misconduct
A post for my mama This Sunday is Mother’s Day, so I chose to interview and write about my favorite story. My mama’s. My mother, Alicia Nelson, had me when she was just 16 years old. She was lucky to have the support of her friends and family, but she raised me mainly on her own. … More I Am Because You Are
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rise to the top Less than one year ago Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was bartending in Manhattan, New York. In 2019, she is one of Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People. She considers herself a democratic socialist and her refreshing and progressive perspective has brought a new generation to the democratic party. Charlotte Alter, from … More A Woman In Politics
Victoria’s Secret not so secret body discriminations It’s 2019, a time where innovation and inclusiveness are becoming more and more prevalent. Brands are aiming to be more progressive and politically correct within their corporate social responsibilities. However, the team of angels and the leading company for women’s lingerie aren’t quite ready to join the movement. … More How a Women’s Based Company Doesn’t Want to Include All Women
The cost of being a female consumer. If you’re a woman reading this, I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the “pink tax.” If you haven’t, you’re about to get real heated. The “pink tax” is the idea that female versions of the same products made for men and women are priced higher than the … More #AxThePinkTax
Step By Step in the right direction. This week I’m going to talk about a nonprofit organization that’s near and dear to my heart. Like I’ve previously mentioned, I’m from Milton, a small suburb outside the Tacoma, Washington area. That’s where I grew up and that’s where I consider home. My childhood best friend’s mother … More Local Ladies
