Hello, Germies, and welcome back to Badass Ladies in History. This month I am extremely excited to spotlight one truly badass lady who kicked some …
One Artist Looks to Inspire Young Girls with These Awesome “Mighty Dolls”
Over the years, there has been more controversy over the types of dolls that are owned by young girls. Many people feel that Barbie dolls or Bratz …
#FatGirlsCan
Jes Baker is a woman who is making waves with her new campaign: #FatGirlsCan. Baker owns a blog called The Militant Baker, and she advocates for loving your …
“What Will You Do With That Major?” Part 2
This is the second article in a three-part series about liberal arts, fine arts, humanities, and social science graduates. To read part one on English …
Svetlana Alexievich: A Woman of Heartrending Prose
The 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature this year went to a woman named Svetlana Alexievich — one of fourteen to ever win the annual award in more …
Why Christmas Is More Than a Cup
Recently, Starbucks switched from their traditional white and green coffee cups to their seasonal red cups, much to the delight of Starbucks lovers everywhere. But switching …
What Is Human Trafficking, and Why Should You Care?
Just about a year ago, I had no idea what human trafficking was. That might seem a bit difficult to imagine for anyone who knows …
Breaking Barriers
“It is what it is.” As an incoming high school freshman, I had spent the past three years being a sheltered, 4.0 student from whom more was expected. I’m from a low-income …
CUNY Professors Discover That You Gotta Fight…For Your Right…To a New Contract.
Imagine living in New York and taking MTA transportation (fare: $2.75) from home to work and back three to five days a week. Imagine pulling in …