It takes a village to raise a child African proverb This often-quoted saying speaks for itself; creating a successful product is seldom a solo feat. …
Children or No Children– A Question We Really Shouldn’t Be Asking Ourselves
Growing up, my friends and I would get together and discuss the names of our future children. How many boys did we want? How many …
Thinly Veiled Feminism: Ṭàhirih
When we think of feminist figures, very few people call to mind Ṭàhirih, a woman born in Iran in 1817. Born Fátimih Baraghání, she is …
ARDERN: Breaking Sexist Stereotypes from her First Term in Office
“The day when a female leader becomes so commonplace that it doesn’t merit comment — that will be the day when everything really will have …
Emilia
Like every English Literature student, I have often studied the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. My passion for theatre means I frequently find myself …
Out with the Old and in with the New
As of November 2018, the United States has welcomed a variety of fresh faces into Congress. Among them is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has been making …
Yalitza Aparicio: A Heartwarming Reminder to the Hollywood Industry
Yalitza Aparicio’s acting career has been widely talked about since the release of her film Roma, which came out last year and was filmed in …
Artemisia Gentileschi
The first time I ever heard of Artemisia Gentileschi was when I saw her artwork– Self-Portrait as an Allegory of Painting. It was on one …
Planting the Seeds of Justice
When confronted with the vast uncertainties of the future, one person seems small and insignificant. But in many pockets of the world, individuals work bravely …
Living and Leading with Purpose
In the infinite game of life, it’s not about winning or losing. It’s about growth and progress. A grand finish line of life does not …