March 2012
February 2012
oshki-ayaawi: Cultural appropriation.... →
adailyriot:
ayiman:
selchieproductions:
neetainari:
Johan, want to take this Celtic prince for a ride? I can’t because I’m crying because I’m laughing so hard.
Pagan cultures.
Wah, fuckin, wah.
Oh. My. Sweet. Mother. of. Jesus.
rafiki-town:
You wanna talk cultural appropriation? Look at the Irish. Their entire culture is appropriated from Scotland…except for the excessive...
13 Year Old Jada Williams Persecuted by the... →
jumpstart-therevolution:
theafrosistuh:
beautifulbrwn:
“On Saturday, February 18, 2012, the Frederick Douglass Foundation of New York presented the first Spirit of Freedom award to Jada Williams, a 13-year old city of Rochester student. Miss Williams wrote an essay on her impressions of Frederick Douglass’ first autobiography the Narrative of the Life. This was part of an essay contest, but...
Here's an idea...
ethiopienne:
Instead of shaming individual black women for choosing to relax their hair or wear wigs/weaves, how about we attack a system that makes some black women think that they need to have straight hair to be beautiful?
The Bechdel Test and Race in Popular Fiction
crystalsavestheday:
1. It has to have two POC in it.
2. Who talk to each other.
3. About something other than a white person.
No Joss Whedon show passes, neither does Supernatural, or Being Human.
Veronica Mars passes, but doesn’t pass the original Bechdel Test.
Check out a few more here.
“shame is not a catalyst for change; it is a paralytic. Anyone who has ever...”
– What’s wrong with fat-shaming?
(via thechocolatebrigade)
Best Engagement Photos Ever!
jonahcraned:
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“Queer doesn’t mean “don’t label me,” it means “I am naming myself.” It means...”
– What Queerness Means to Me | Tranarchism (via doxian)
Woman: Can I have birth control?
Government: No.
Woman: I got pregnant because I didn't have birth control and I don't want the fetus. Can I have an abortion?
Government: No.
Woman: I gave birth to my child but since I wasn't expecting it, I can't afford daycare. Can I have help paying for it?
Government: No.
Woman: Well, why can't I have birth control?
Government: Because. Sex isn't for recreation.
Woman: It can help regulate my period and benefit me in other ways.
Government: Too bad.
Man: For no reason other than for recreational sex, may I have birth control?
Government: Do you have a penis?
Man: YES, YES I DO!!
Government: WELL HOWDY, VALID CITIZEN. You can buy condoms by the dozens. Here, here's a pack of special condom for "His Pleasure." Oooh, these come in different colours and flavours. Here, try these. They have ribs on them. And this one glows in the dark!! LOL OMG DICK LIGHTSABER!!
Government: But seriously, you're a man. You can do what ever you want.
Woman: But-
Government: Shut up, you sinning, freeloading hussy.
“…consenting to some sexual activity with a person, or having consented to sex...”
–
Lisa Jervis - An Old Enemy in a New Outfit: How Date Rape Became Grey Rape and Why it Matters in Yes Means Yes.
(via fem-blog)
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February 25, 2012
I don’t care if it hurts I want to have control I want a perfect body I want a perfect soul I want you to notice When I’m not around You’re so fucking special I wish I was special
But I’m a creep I’m a weirdo What the hell am I doing here? I don’t belong here
-Radiohead, “Creep”
“A white college student from a private college goes into a poor neighborhood and...”
– Dr. Patricia Hill Collins quoting Public Allies CEO Paul Schmitz in her talk Answering the Call to Community Service. (via sexartandpolitics)
A microcosm of one of the fundamental issues with the non-profit industrial complex.
(via myflagisblackandred)
Everything is carrots and hummus and nothing hurts.
