feminism
The Story Of The Last Soldadera Of The Mexican Revolution
November 20th is a day that is particularly special in Mexico: it’s the anniversary of the country’s revolution. From 1910-1920, freedom fighters engaged in battle to…
Olympic Medalist Danell Leyva Encourages Men To Identify As Feminist
Olympic gymnast Danell Leyva wants to spur a movement of equality for women on behalf of men; the two silver medalist is encouraging Latino men in particular to tap into…
The Mirabal Butterflies: 5 Facts About The Sisters Who Toppled A Dominican Dictatorship
Patria Mirabal, Minerva Mirabal and María Teresa Mirabal were truly feminist before their time. Living through the ruling of Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo in the…
President Obama Writes About Raising Up Our Women, And I Think Of #KorrynGaines
In the aftermath of #KorrynGaines, a 23-year-old women who was shot and killed in front of her 5-year-old son by Baltimore police, I am still trying to make sense of why…
Women In Cuba Are Skateboarding Into The Revolution
Skateboarding, a pastime politically rooted in contesting private property by intruding into public space, is burgeoning a cultural revolution in Cuba, fronted by the…
After 72 Hours, This Is How The VIBE Staff Feels About ‘Lemonade’
We had three full years to prepare for the release of Lemonade and we still weren’t ready. We assumed “Formation”–Beyonce’s upbeat and unapologetic single professing her…
J. Lo Created A “Feminist Anthem” With Alleged Sexual Abuser Dr. Luke
Jennifer Lopez, whose body is all the way Photoshopped in that pin-up picture below, debuted her newest single “Ain’t Your Mama” live on the final episode of American Ido…
13 Books Every Mujerista & Womanist Should Read
Today, the word “feminist” continues to be redefined, taking on a more complex shape. What remains the same is the sexism, ethnic prejudice and economic oppression that…
New Young Lords Exhibition Spotlights Women Who Led The Movement
Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale’s Black Panther Party gave rise to lesser-known radical groups such as the Young Lords. Like so many other male-dominated militant…