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New Favorite Tumblr: Faces of the Movement

With numerous powerful Moral Monday actions across the United States this week, another declared state of emergency in St. Louis, and the continued arrests and harassment of countless activists, it only makes sense to take some time and recognize the individuals who keep this work going.

By Juliana Britto Schwartz • 8 years ago

“Visions From the Inside” art series looks at women in detention

Just a few weeks ago, a federal judge ruled the Obama administration’s system of family detention illegal, saying that the conditions under which immigrant children and their parents have been held are essentially too similar to prisons to be appropriate for families.

By Juliana Britto Schwartz • 8 years ago

Art series “Made in Latin America” highlights women in male-dominated industries

This is not the first time that Maria Maria Acha-Kutscher has created a series that catches the eyes and hearts of feminists around the world. In “Made in Latin America,” Acha-Kutscher features women who have created their own space within traditionally male-dominated industries, including folks like Venezuelan race car driver Milka Duno and Mare Advertencia Lirika, a Mexican rapper and activist previously featured on Feministing.

By Maya Dusenbery • 8 years ago

Image of the Day: Black girls matter

A confession: As a writer, I rarely find myself agreeing that a picture is a worth a thousand words. But, damn, I think this illustration, by artist Markus Prime, says all there is to say.

A confession: As a writer, I rarely find myself agreeing that a picture is a worth a thousand words. But, damn, I think this illustration, by artist Markus Prime, says all there is ...

By Juliana Britto Schwartz • 8 years ago

Photos of the Day: Multimedia series shines light on queer people of color

“Queer Icons” is a beautiful art series looking to reframe who we idolize, and who we see as noble and powerful.

By Suzanna Bobadilla • 9 years ago

The Feministing Five: Naoise Dolan

Earlier this month, we came across Naoise Dolan and her fantastic illustrations that depict many-a-conversation for young feminists. Along with creating this vibrant and witty art, Naoise is currently studying English at Trinity College Dublin. We were so thrilled excited to speak with Naoise to learn more about her, her art, and her feminism.

By Suzanna Bobadilla • 9 years ago

The Feministing Five: Synead Nichols and Umaara Iynaas Elliot

Last weekend, two young black women activists and artists, Synead Nichols, 23, and Umaara Iynaas Elliot, 19, co-organized New York’s massive Millions March, which was held in response to the recent incidents of racist police violence in both Ferguson and New York.

Last weekend, two young black women activists and artists, Synead Nichols, 23, and Umaara Iynaas Elliot, 19, co-organized New York’s massive Millions March, which was held in response to ...

By Verónica Bayetti Flores • 9 years ago

Fashion and Feminism: Taja Lindley of Colored Girls Hustle

I used to think that if I was going to be a Serious Feminist, I would have to give up my eyeliner and outfits. It wasn’t until years later that I would come to realize exactly how misogynist that was, how deeply the devaluation of the artistic elements of fashion is actually due to its proximity to the feminine.

I used to think that if I was going to be a Serious Feminist, I would have to give up my eyeliner and outfits. It wasn’t until years later that I would come to realize exactly how ...