By Rose • 13 years ago

Review: Detroit Repertory Theatre’s Production of “A Lesson Before Dying”

Have you ever watched something that made you feel plugged into something larger than yourself? Has a work of art ever made you feel brand new and reflective about your shortcomings all at the same time? Have you seen something lately that made you feel inspired and lucky that you were alive to witness it? After spending this past Friday viewing the Detroit Repertory Theatre’s production of “A Lesson Before Dying,” in the words of Beyonce “All I can say is YES!”

This beautifully acted play exploring the hardships facing blacks in the 1940s was directed by Barbara Busby (a woman!), written by Romulus Linney (who sadly passed this month), and is an adaptation of the Pulitzer-Prize-nominated ...

Have you ever watched something that made you feel plugged into something larger than yourself? Has a work of art ever made you feel brand new and reflective about your shortcomings all at the same ...
By Courtney • 13 years ago

State of the Union Round-Up

President Obama’s State of the Union last night was, particularly following such a moving address in Tucson, sort of unremarkable to these feminist ears. He was predictably bi-partisan in his approach and focused most on jobs (this time in a very global context) and the economy. In one of the only definitively progressive moments of the evening, he defended Social Security–telling fiscal analysts they’d have to figure out some other way to get the national debt down. Further, he outlined initiatives in five areas: innovation; education; infrastructure; deficit reduction; and a more efficient federal bureaucracy. Here’s some analysis from here and there around the internets:

From Salon’s Andrew Leonard: “The president did not even mention the word ‘unemployment.'”

“This was not ...

President Obama’s State of the Union last night was, particularly following such a moving address in Tucson, sort of unremarkable to these feminist ears. He was predictably bi-partisan in his approach and focused most on jobs (this ...
By Miriam • 13 years ago

What Does a Feminist Look Like?: A Transmasculine Perspective

I found this video on twitter from Remy, the author. I think it does a great job of laying out much of what’s at stake for a truly inclusive feminism.

Transcript after the jump–thanks to Remy for providing it

I found this video on twitter from Remy, the author. I think it does a great job of laying out much of what’s at stake for a truly inclusive feminism.

Transcript after the jump–thanks to Remy for ...
By Miriam • 13 years ago

State of the Union Tonight

Tonight is the State of the Union. Folks are pretty anxiously awaiting his speech. President Obama is a notoriously good orator, but it’s also a seriously difficult time for him and for the country.

Marc at Pandagon put together this video of all the things that might not be addressed in the SOTU, but should be.

The audio doesn’t have narration, just a soundtrack from Talib Kweli and Thom Yorke.

Tomorrow Courtney will have a round-up of the State of the Union coverage.

Tonight is the State of the Union. Folks are pretty anxiously awaiting his speech. President Obama is a notoriously good orator, but it’s also a seriously difficult time for him and for the country.

Marc at ...
By Rose • 13 years ago

Steve Harvey’s ex-wife comes forward with allegations of mistreatment

Steve Harvey with now ex-wife Mary Harvey

There has always been something peculiar about the fact that black men have been viewed as the primary authorities on the alleged “marriage crisis” among Black women. Last year, Melissa Harris-Perry’s take in Nightline Asks Why Black Women Can’t Get A Man cautioned America about some of the men in the Black Marriage Brigade:

Steve Harvey, Hill Harper and Jimi Izrael have all written books on the black marriage/partnership crisis. To varying levels, all of these texts frame the issue as a black female problem rather than a community issue, offering advice that encourages women to mold themselves into a more sanitized definition of femininity that doesn’t compete with socially sanctioned definitions ...

Steve Harvey with now ex-wife Mary Harvey

There has always been something peculiar about the fact that black men have been viewed as the primary authorities on the alleged “marriage crisis” among Black women. Last year, ...
By goddessjaz • 13 years ago

Rockin’ Out for Roe in New York

Saturday, January 22 marked the 38th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States. As this new Congress aims to steadily chip away at women’s legal rights to choice and to access all of their reproductive health options, it will take a community of concerned citizens to ensure that that women can safely make informed decisions about their bodies and their future.

To celebrate the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Feministing joined the New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF) for a fundraiser and social bringing together our pro-choice friends and supporters from around the tri-state area. The event was hosted by awesome ladies: feminist activist Shelby Knox and ...

Saturday, January 22 marked the 38th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States. As this new Congress aims to steadily chip away at women’s legal ...
By Miriam • 13 years ago

Hey Long Island District Attorney: Sex workers don’t deserve to be murdered

Actually, no one does, regardless of their work.

Tell that to the Long Island District Attorney’s office, who just released a statement about the four bodies that were found in sand dunes in Long Island last week.

Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota says Waterman’s work as a prostitute led to her death. “We believe that each of the four victims met their pre-arranged client or clients shortly before their deaths and that their deaths are a direct result of their business as prostitutes,” said Spota.

Actually, District Attorney Spota, their deaths are a direct result of being murdered.

The fact that these women were likely targeted because they were sex workers should bring awareness to the ...

Actually, no one does, regardless of their work.

Tell that to the Long Island District Attorney’s office, who just released a statement about the four bodies that were found in sand dunes in Long Island ...
By Miriam • 13 years ago

Introducing: The Stud Magazine

Photo via The Stud Magazine

There’s a new online magazine on the scene called The Stud Magazine. Not sure if the good-looking folks pictured above are the crew behind the magazine, but damn!

The magazine is, in their words:

An online based magazine founded in Toronto with an aim to redefine the term stud and introduce non gender conforming people to mainstream media.

Stud Magazine explores how Studs are looked at in the world we live in. And how can change people’s perceptions…

So what is a Stud? The definition varies, but “Stud” is a term most commonly used among communities of color. It’s an identity label. They are labels that sometimes are about gender, sometimes sexuality, sometimes both. Other labels you ...

Photo via The Stud Magazine

There’s a new online magazine on the scene called The Stud Magazine. Not sure if the good-looking folks pictured above are the crew behind the magazine, but damn!

The magazine is, ...

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