By RO Kwon — 2017
The black lesbian feminist writer and poet, who died 25 years ago, is better known than ever, her words often quoted in books and on social media.
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Black women are 37 cents behind men in the pay gap—in other words, for every dollar a man makes, black women make 63 cents.
Women with disabilities are often doubly penalized—for being women and for being disabled.
With her play and her talk, did the soccer star inspire us to redefine the meaning of sports? She tried.
Roxane Gay is a force. Gay’s work taught me what it can mean to be unapologetically vulnerable, to bear both your scars and unhealed wounds, and to be transparent about your desire to be better. Her work encouraged me to think about my life and writing and people in a softer way.
From remembering birthdays to offering service with a smile, life has a layer of daily responsibility that is hardly discussed—one which falls disproportionately on women. Finally confronting it could be a revolutionary step.
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Discrimination in sports is never acceptable. By quickly and thoroughly investigating harassment and discrimination claims, sports organizations can make their workplaces more inclusive and diverse.
Even though in 2015 the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final between the US and Japan was the most-watched soccer game in US history with over 25 million viewers, female athletes still face harassment and discrimination in sports.
Billie Jean King isn’t interested in being a legend—she’s interested in succession.
Should you let that comment slide, or address it head on? Is it more harm than it’s worth? We can help.
When men harm women, we obscure their role. Instead, we blame women for the injustice that happens to them.