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AUTHOR FEATURE: Becca Rea-Tucker
Becca Rea-Tucker is a baker and pro-abortion activist with a passion for mixing sugar + strong opinions. She likes destigmatizing abortion, using baked goods as an artistic medium, talking about feelings, and all butter pie crust. She is the author of choose-your-own-adventure cookbook Baking by Feel, and publishes a weekly Substack newsletter called A Little Something Sweet. She lives in Austin, TX with her partner Rhys and very good dog Otie.
EDUCATOR FEATURE: Anusha Wijeyakumar
FEMINIST sits down with Anusha Wijeyakumar, MA, CPC, E-RYT, Dip Mentoring (she/her/hers), Founder Shanti Within Wellness, Professor at San Diego State University and Hoag Hospital Wellness Consultant to learn more about decolonizing wellness practices and much more!
FEMINIST Founder Feature: Emma Bates, CEO and Co-Founder of Diem
Emma Bates is the CEO and co-founder of Diem, a social search engine inspired by the way women have shared stories for centuries. A passionate advocate for gender equity and equality, Emma is on a mission to showcase how inclusive internet platforms that recognize real world behavior, like Diem, help close the gender information gap, and usher in a "new internet" that celebrates + fosters real connection through new, innovative technology. Discover her FEMINIST FOUNDER story →
The State of Abortion Access with Planned Parenthood
FEMINIST Co-founder Aisha Becker-Burrowes conducted a live discussion with Danika Severino Wynn, CNM, Vice President of Abortion Access at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, to talk about the current state of abortion access since the overturn.
AUTHOR FEATURE: Melissa Cristina Márquez
Melissa Márquez is a marine science education expert, currently finishing her doctoral degree at Curtin University. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico, Melissa has worked at the forefront of marine science education and communication for over a decade, hard at work combatting the misinformation that's rampant in ecological fields — and paving the way for Latina women like her in science.
Melissa’s picture book, Mother of Sharks (Madre de los Tiburones) is set to be published in May 2023 by Penguin Random House.
6 tips for advocating & organizing community action for consent education
So, you want to organize a social justice campaign? Here are 6 tips from one of the most globally successful consent education campaigns, @teachusconsent!
Founder Feature: Joycelyn Longdon, Founder of climateincolour
Joycelyn is environmental justice activist and academic. She is also the founder of ClimateInColour, an online education platform and community for the climate curious. Discover her FEMINIST FOUNDER story →
Author Feature: Aja Barber
Aja Barber, writer, stylist, and consultant, work aims to tackle the ideas behind privilege, wealth inequality, racism, feminism, colonialism and how to fix the fashion industry with all these things in mind.
Aja’s new book, Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism, is a true testament to this mission as it explores the intersections of sustainability and the fashion landscape.
Feminist activist feature: Isabel Mavrides-Calderon
Isabel Mavrides-Calderon, 18, is a Latina disability justice activist and organizer. Her work focuses on advocating for policy change, accessibility, and anti-ableism. She has hosted numerous campaigns and protests for disability rights bills with the ACLU, Patients Rising and the Center for Disability Rights.
the 2023 FEMINIST CENSUS
The FEMINIST Census is a way for us to understand what you love about FEMINIST, so that we can give you more of what you want most from us! Learn about it here!
Author Feature: Lara Parker
Lara Parker is a writer, editor, and author of Vagina Problems: Endometriosis, Painful Sex, and Other Taboo Topics. She began writing in college around the time of her diagnosis with endometriosis and “hasn’t stopped writing about her vagina since.”
TOOLKIT: End Gun Violence
On the 5th year anniversary of March For Our Lives, FEMINIST is mobilizing alongside youth, parents, teachers, care providers, and everyone who cares about young people affected by gun violence to demand ACTION.
Black History Month 2023 recap
This February, FEMINIST celebrated Black History Month with amazing conversations, spotlights, and #HerStory moments to shine a light on Black resilience, joy, innovation, and excellence.
Feminist Talks: In conversation with Mikaela Loach
This International Women's Day, FEMINIST Founder and Head of Brand & Vision Ky Polanco sat down with Climate justice activist and author Mikaela Loach to discuss why climate justice is a feminist issue, Mikaela's new book, "It's Not That Radical" and ways to create joy!
International women’s day 2023
Today and always, we give visibility to ALL women and women’s rights. International Women's Day ranges from being a public holiday in some countries to being largely ignored elsewhere. For some, it is a day of protest and for others, it is a day that celebrates women and womanhood around the world. → Learn about the #Herstory
6 Contemporary Black Women & Nonbinary Artists to Celebrate During Black Women’s History Week
Curated by Pamela Otibu, discover the incredible contributions of six Black women & nonbinary artists during Black Women’s History week →
Founder Feature: Chelsea VonChaz, Founder of #happyperiod
Chelsea VonChaz, Founder of #HappyPeriod, sits down with FEMINIST to discuss her inspiration, motivations, and goals behind #HappyPeriod and highlights new and upcoming campaigns to help create safe period care.
Black Women’s History Week 2023
Celebrate Black Women’s History Week, Created by @feministajones, with us! it’s a week long commemoration of the accomplishments and personhood of Black women held between February, Black History Month, and March, Women’s History Month. →
Author Feature: Sarah Akinterinwa
Sarah Akinterinwa, is a British cartoonist, illustrator, and writer. Her work explores dating, relationships, identity, politics, and navigating adult life as a young woman of color. We discussed her latest book, ‘Why You'll Never Find the One And Why It Doesn't Matter.’
Founder Feature: Amahle Ntshinga, Founder of LUNTU
Amahle Ntshinga is an award-winning Social Entrepreneur, Activist, and Owner and Founder of LUNTU. Discover her FEMINIST FOUNDER story →