Five Incredible Follows for this Indigenous People’s Day
Fast approaching is one of America’s most complicated and controversial federal holidays: Columbus Day. Commemorating the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas, the modern world essentially begins here. However, we as a culture tend to overlook the bloodshed that shaped the colonial exchange and ultimately led to the founding of the United States. In […]
The Pros and Cons of Online Activism
The murder of George Floyd led to an explosion of online activism, particularly amongst young people. New accounts were formed with the sole purpose of explaining issues of institutional racism to their audiences, infographics popped up everywhere, and everything from videos to petitions to GoFundMe campaigns were shared widely. Now, one year after George Floyd’s […]
How George Floyd’s Murder Changed the Way Young People Use Social Media
One year ago this week, the world watched as George Floyd was murdered by a police officer. The injustice and brutality of his death sparked protests around the US, around the world, and all across social media. On the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, we asked our Youth Advisory Board how his tragic murder impacted […]
Indya Moore: Activist, Actor, and Model
With the LGBTQ+ Day of Silence having just passed, MEDIAGIRLS Editorial Intern, Catrina Yang Farrell uses this blog post to celebrate Indya Moore–a trans and nonbinary actor, activist, and model–and highlight some of their powerful work in fashion, film, and advocacy. As a transgender black woman who identifies as nonbinary, Indya Moore is no stranger […]
March Madness: Battling Bigotry Towards Women’s Basketball
In this blog post, Editorial Volunteer Annie Kew reflects back on March Madness 2021 and the inequities between men and women’s sports that it exposed. Every March, college basketball fans from across the country prepare to watch the exciting match-ups and shocking upsets that take place during the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March […]
2020 Was Terrible for Girls. Or Was It?
As 2020 comes to a close, we asked our Youth Advisory Board to reflect on this historic year of pop culture, pandemic, protest, and performance. Here’s what they had to say… On a scale of 1-10–1 being the worst year ever and 10 being the best–how was your 2020? Rhea rates this year a 5. […]
We Asked Our Youth Advisory Board About The 2020 Election Cycle. Here’s What They Had To Say…
In early November, we asked our Youth Advisory Board how the 2020 election cycle was affecting their mental health, who their dream president would be, and the impact that social media played in getting them through this historic election. Here’s what they had to say: Stress Levels and Election 2020 Election 2020 was incredibly stressful […]
Social Media Activist Culture: Ballot Selfies and Slacktivism
As states certify their vote tallies and the 2020 election cycle draws to a close, MEDIAGIRLS Editorial Intern Melody Tuan looks at the ways that social media activism helped galvanize young voters in this election while also examining the limits of online activist culture. The U.S. has just concluded a nerve-wrecking presidential election. With this […]