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August 2, 2021
Art by @dame_danger Written by Crystal Duan This week, we’re looking at the shifting of power dynamics and reflecting on how empowerment can be achieved under differing circumstances. What we’re checking out… Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the Olympics has prompted an outpouring of support, along with calls to examine what we expect from public figures and […]
July 19, 2021
Art by @chakrapartying Written by Crystal Duan This week, we’re seeing how we individually function in the world we occupy today. What we’re checking out… Harvard Business Review gives a new perspective that for women, “imposter syndrome” is often also a reaction to systemic exclusion and bias. Mother Jones has a great breakdown on how the […]
May 28, 2021
Illustration by Shirien Damra @shirien.creates Written by Crystal Duan This week, we’re reflecting on the murder of George Floyd, the power of vulnerable advice-giving, and how dress codes are anything but “protection.” What we’re checking out… “Everyone talks about the girl who recorded George Floyd’s death, but to actually be her is a different […]
March 5, 2021
Art by Daniela Alfieri Written by Jackson Bird This week, we’re celebrating women’s history and women’s futures. What we’re checking out… Monday is International Women’s Day. You can tune into Visionary Women’s all-day summit here, which will feature a stacked lineup of powerful women, including FRESH speaker Pat Mitchell! You can also watch the United Nations’ International […]
October 2, 2020
Art by Hannah Paul Written by Jackson Bird This week we’re checking our biases, minding the gap, and making a plan to vote. What we’re checking out… Matthew Desmond explained in The New York Times how the overt racism on proud display these days makes it too easy for white liberals to feel good about themselves without […]