By, Jolie, Dillania, Blanca, Hailey, Kayla, Taylor & Kaitlyn In a digital age, it’s no secret that we consume much more media today than ever before. With “an average of approximately 15-and-a-half hours per person per day” (Quora, 2019) spent consuming media, it’s evident that media is a large part of our lives. However, is what we see on screen… Read more →
By, Owen, Sophia, Kayla, Jacob, Lauren & Madison Have you ever had time to sit down and contemplate all the different forms of media that you intake on a daily basis? The answer is you most likely have not; but whether you realize it or not, you’re constantly being exposed to some sort of media. From social media to television… Read more →
By, Grace, Hunter, Jack, Andrea, Mason, Gabriela, Grayson Women Working in a Man’s World Inequalities in the workplace are often gender-based. There is an imbalance when it comes to positions and the overall atmosphere as a whole. Gender inequality in the workplace can be seen from the perspectives of both men and women. There are many reasons women might have… Read more →
If I have to see one more tweet saying “people are so sensitive nowadays” I might literally slam my head against a wall. Newsflash, words do matter! I know it may be hard to believe but they truly do! For whatever reason the new rebuttal to people calling out sexism/racism/homophobia/xenophobia on social media is to quote the post saying “can’t… Read more →
I’m not sure if this will be an ‘appropriate’ topic, but hey why not? This will be my last post for the up and coming activist blog BYO Voice, so I decided why not make it about what it’s like to be an activist blogger. I thought it would be insightful to let the readers on what it’s like to… Read more →
By: Grace Gonzalez Colorado baker back in court over second LGBTQ bias allegation John Phillis, a baker from Lakewood, Colorado, argues that he is being punished by the state for refusing to bake a cake for a gender transition party. His lawyers have decided to take action as far as suing the state for violating Phillips’ first amendment right to… Read more →
I think it’s safe to say everyone with a social media account has developed a connection with at least one influencer or content creator that they follow. Mine happens to be Sand One, a female Latina artist from East LA known for drawing dolls with big eyes and long lashes. Each Sand Doll has a unique name and story, but… Read more →
What would you think if I told you Miami is expected to be under water by 2100? Unbelievable, I agree, but it’s true. Jeff Goodell’s ‘The Water Will Come’ discusses just that. Jeff Goodell is a fairly well known author, he has written a few other books and has written hundreds of columns for The Rolling Stones. He has mostly… Read more →
I’m the type of person who always ties things to specific memories. I do it with people, songs, places, smells and literally anything that subconsciously leaves a mark on me. The best memories I’ve made so far in my life have been in college. With only a few months left before I graduate, I catch myself thinking about the whole… Read more →
Women in Prisons There are many stats about women incarcerated in jails and prisons that are overlooked. Today, we will dive into the statistics on minority women and how women are treated in confinement. To give you an overview of how many women are locked up in the United States and where they are held, check out this graph: Not… Read more →