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September 22, 2017
Image via Women’s March. Artwork by Iman Geddy. Written by Jackson Bird. This week, we’re watching HRC share What Happened, learning about the larger impact of deportation, and reclaiming time for all women. What we’re checking out… The Emmy’s on Sunday were refreshingly dominated by people of color, women, and queer folks (if you haven’t watched […]
September 23, 2016
This week, our round-up is dedicated to readings and videos in response to the recent killings of Terence Crutcher and Keith Lamont Scott. Because Black Lives Matter. What we’re reading/watching… The Tulsa police officer who killed Terence Crutcher has been charged with manslaughter. Luvvie Ajayi has a letter for white people that is a necessary […]
July 29, 2016
Photo of FRESH Speaker, Asha Castleberry (second from right), at the Democratic National Convention. Edited by Mara Meyers This week we’re embracing lots of firsts, basking in the glory that is Michelle Obama, and dealing with the enduring sexism that comes with women busting through glass ceilings. What we’ve been checking out… Hillary Clinton made history […]
June 24, 2016
Photo via Tim Rogers Edited by Mara Meyers This week, we’re continuing to grapple with America’s gun problem (including locating the real weapons of mass destruction), learning what it means to heal as a Black man in America, and taking a closer look at how we talk about race. What we’ve been checking out… To […]
June 17, 2016
Photo via AFP Photo/Brendan Smialowski Edited by Mara Meyers This week we’re both mourning and reading: about the depth of gay bars as sacred spaces, the simultaneous consumption and destruction of Black men in America, and why Hillary Clinton must grow even louder in discussions about race. What we’ve been checking out… Anderson Cooper’s emotional tribute […]