activism
Feminist activists are not deterred by the daunting statistics so much as they're fueled by them.
The Tyranny of the Mind of a Black Person
Internalisation of what was the concept of the black person through 'The Man's' ideas in times of slavery and deadly racism, has, thus far, been the most successful tool of colonialism and continues to bear fruit and sustain the shadow of authority our oppressors once had over us. In too many ways, does this authority still mandate how we live, perceive and love.
By Mmakgobane5 years ago in Viva
Prepare The Black Child. Runner-Up in We Have a Dream Challenge.
I am not a social person, I like to keep to myself. That was before I became a mother. I could say that being a mother has made me want to make a change in the community that I belong. Before, I would see a lot of injustice and inhumanity displayed every day on the street, on social media and by the police who are meant to protect the people and every time, I would internally express my displeasure but always, I would keep moving on without doing anything to change the situation. I didn’t believe I had what it took to make any change that would affect the situation.
By Nneka Anieze5 years ago in Viva
MacKenzie Scott As the Most Powerful Woman in the World is The Best Way to End 2021
The prevalent word for the year 2021 should be selflessness. The year kicked off from the ashes of 2020 with aspirations to be a better year. It has achieved that when compared with the previous year. In terms of the economy, the pandemic, global health, and the environment.
By Oly Awamba5 years ago in Viva
Fighting against Discrimination
My story starts off with a brief look at an unknown industry: taxis or vehicle for hire. Lately names like Uber and Lyft pop up in the media only to explain that the old fashion metered services are suffering from a loss of customers. While there is a good reason that a new app based on cell phone services rocketed the taxis into lower demands. Uber reflects the need of newer vehicles and safer drivers who can be monitored by corporate fat cats. Unfortunately, its just another vice against fair and equal rights that hits those on either side of the industry who are not inside the norm.
By Jenia Silver5 years ago in Viva
Erasing Black Girlhood
Black girls aren’t receiving equal love or support from society as white girls of the same age. Society tends to have bad views or ideas on black, such as black girls don’t need as much nurturing, that we know more about sex or adult topics, that we don’t need as much love, we need less support, less protection, and are more independent. None of these are true, black girls need the same amount of love, support, protection, and nurturing as all other races. We aren’t more independent, and we don’t know more about sex or adult topics than any other races. The problem gets even worse when people in a power position have these views.
By Kalea Harris5 years ago in Viva
Young Adult Fiction Can Perpetuate Unhealthy Beliefs
When I was in the seventh grade, the hit television series Pretty Little Liars starring Lucy Hale and Shay Mitchell finally made its grand debut on Netflix. The older girls at my school had been raving about the books by Sara Shepard for years, so we were excited to see what all the hype was about.
By Ilana Quinn5 years ago in Viva
Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman’s Voice.. Top Story - December 2021.
What makes a woman’s voice sound empowered and less like a typical “Karen” wanting to speak with the manager? I’ve been getting in trouble lately with my teenage son for emailing his teachers and administrators, even his basketball coach and director for things I am noticing that don’t sit well with me.
By Melissa Steussy5 years ago in Viva
Why Banning Abortion is Unconstitutional
In the face of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, otherwise known as the Mississippi abortion ban case, pro-choice advocates all across the nation have doubled down on their arguments for protecting the right to a safe abortion. A myriad of strong, valid arguments have been presented, with everything from protecting bodily autonomy to a fair question of when life truly begins. Unfortunately, though, it seems that many of these arguments fail to truly reach the ears of the other side, the side calling for an end to Roe v. Wade. However, one thing that both sides of the aisle value greatly is the Constitution, which grants American citizens the rights we hold so dear. Neither side wants to see an unconstitutional bill turn into a law because no one wants their rights to be violated and disregarded. The thing with abortion bans, though, is that they do directly violate the Constitution and some of America’s founding principles. Here’s just a few ways in which they do so.
By Celia Pyburn5 years ago in Viva
The Venus Effect . Top Story - December 2021.
Our world has been turned upside down in the last 20 months or so, in no uncertain terms. We have been blindsided by unexpected events, and felt more collective fear and disempowerment than we have in a long long time. Perhaps in our entire lives. It has not been easy, nor gentle, for we’ve been swept up in a maelstrom of angst in unprecedented ways. And yet, with all the death, destruction and confusion; with all the unceremonious stripping away of dignity, autonomy and deeply held value systems…. something deep in our hearts and souls is galvanizing, even as the body and mind takes shelter.
By Julie Tara5 years ago in Viva
I Will Do It For Me
“What’s really going on? What do you want from me? Who do you want me to be?” I ask in a desperate, pleading voice. This isn’t the first fight we’ve had, especially lately. But this is the first time I’ve seen this look on his face. A look of what I can only describe as disgust. Maybe I’ve finally pushed him to the point where he’s going to be honest with me.
By Jessica Nicole5 years ago in Viva
