After hearing about human trafficking — especially domestic human trafficking and its sheer prevalence in our society (the topics of my two last articles in …
The Power of Educating Girls
About three months ago, Glamour magazine sponsored an event that collaborated with the White House’s Let Girls Learn Initiative. A group of female leaders — …
In Honor of Paris: Dear Naima
The following letter is fictional — written by Elena from Greece to express her thoughts surrounding the recent tragedies that have occurred around the world. …
Hidden in Plain Sight: Domestic Human Trafficking
In my previous article, I discussed an overview of human trafficking throughout the world and its prevalence in even developed nations like the United States. …
Badass Ladies in History: Nadia Boulanger
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 …
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 …