MAY THE 4TH BE FEMALE May 04, 2023 ... been prevalent, fueling gender stereotypes, fangirls have had a bad rap. However, with social media changing how we interact with many subcultures, girls, and women have leveraged their passion into genuine social power. Today, we’re looking at three fandoms creating intentional space for females. - FANGIRLIFICATION OF FORMULA 1 - Formula 1 is often viewed as an elitist sport, and the entities behind the sport are not always the most accepting of new enthusiasts. However, the sport has suddenly ...
VIRAL NEWS: LATIN GRAMMYS, STORE-BOUGHT PESTO, THE GUY ON THE CHIEFS Nov 17, 2023 ... under fire because of the selection of this year's venue. For the first time in the award ceremony's history, the event was held outside the US. Even though many criticized the decision, nothing could opaque the triumph of Latin American stars in most categories. Particularly Colombian women. "Mañana Será Bonito" by Karol G and "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 5" by Shakira won the biggest awards of the night (Album of the Year and Song of the Year, respectively). Another notch of girl power in ...
VIRAL NEWS: OTC BIRTH CONTROL, BARBENHEIMER, AND THE SAG-AFTRA STRIKE Jul 14, 2023 ... edition of Viral News! - OVER-THE-COUNTER BIRTH CONTROL - The FDA has made history by approving the first over-the-counter birth control pill, making it easier for women to access this essential medication. The "Opill" is now available for people ages 18 and older without a prescription. This major victory will help young people —who may not have access to healthcare or be uncomfortable talking to a doctor about birth control— to take control of their reproductive health. The conversation around this ...
TAX DAY TOOL$ Apr 18, 2023 ... taxes and empowering them to take control of their finances whether they are a college athlete or a student working part-time.— Samuel, 22, OH (Cassandra Collective) - SECRET DEODORANT - With April also lending itself to Financial Literacy Month, Secret Deodorant wants to help Gen Z women stop sweating their finances by introducing a multi-year financial empowerment initiative that provides 1 million young women with access to in-depth financial courses and training resources developed and led by ...
PARENTAL ADVISORY Aug 29, 2023 ... happening across social media. However, though mostly informative and entertaining, the occasional #momshaming trend does seem to creep in. So, ahead, let’s take a look at what’s currently popular with parentals. - PARENTS TEACHING LIFE LESSONS - With Taylor Swift, the Barbie movie, and most recently The World Cup serving as catalysts, the zeitgeist of the summer has reignited conversations on patriarchy's negative effects on women and marginalized genders. Important discussions are being had about how ...
HONORING SOCIAL WORKERS MONTH Mar 20, 2023 ... Simon, LMSW, for Black women pursuing and working within the field of Social Work. With its base being social media platforms, BGSW created a safe space for Black women within the field to network, support, and empower one another. BGSW is in the works of branching out beyond the digital world and making its mark within the field and vulnerable communities in need. ...
“WE JUST WON AN OSCAR” Mar 13, 2023 ... in many categories, incremental gains in inclusivity have been made since the-#OscarsSoWhite of 2015, including a 9% point gain to 17% of nominees being from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups. Women nominees also showed a slight 6% point improvement, representing 27%. Even with the Asian- and Asian-American-led “Everything Everywhere All at Once” making history and several LGBTQ+ stories having been nominated, including The Whale and TÁR, films with Black leads and directors were shut out ...
MATCH ME IF YOU CAN Jul 05, 2023 ... in the show.— Joshua, 18, OH (Cassandra Collective) - ROSE WEISSMAN — THE MARVELOUS MRS MAISEL - Throughout recent seasons of Amazon Primes’ The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, ‘trad wife’ Rose Weissman (Maisel’s mother) starts a lucrative business using her time and intuitive knowledge of the eligible men and women of her community by becoming a matchmaker. Matchmaking, especially the social connections and gossip that come with it, is a way for Rose to stay in the loop with the upper-class housewife ...
INCLUSION IN GAMING Dec 20, 2022 ... all shapes and sizes. While gaming has become an increasingly popular hobby among young women, many female gamers still feel that the representation of women in video games often reflects an unrealistic, inflexible standard of beauty. Dove recently partnered with Unreal Engine and Women in Games to create their new gaming-centered campaign. Real Virtual Beauty aims to partner with those involved in video game production to include more diverse body types when it comes to their female characters ...
