In the magazine publishing world, it’s been said “airbrushing images is an industry standard.” But it doesn’t have to be. Seventeen Magazine has agreed not to digitally alter images of young female models and celebs. And its all thanks to the #KeepItReal Challenge and one passionate teen activist. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Will ‘Brave’s Warrior Princess Merida Usher In a New Kind of Role Model for Girls?
Originally published at Fem2pt0. I loved Brave. I literally did a happy dance the moment I heard Pixar would feature a female-centric film. Out of their 13 movies, Brave marks their first female protagonist. Pretty shameful. But hey, they finally got their act together and created a kick-ass heroine. But will Merida spark a new … Continue reading
Exciting News!! The Opinioness Is Now a Regular Blogger for the Feminist Blog ‘Fem2pt0!’
So you know how I shared with you all that I would have some exciting news to share soon?? Well, I am absolutely thrilled to announce Fem2pt0 has kindly invited me to become a Regular Blogger!! A prestigious feminist blog, Fem2pt0 unites society’s issues with women’s voices. I’m a huge fan of their work as they … Continue reading
“I’m Not Running, I’m Choosing”: ‘Pariah’ and Gender Performance
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Warning: spoilers ahead!! “Who do you become if you can’t be yourself?” Pariah, my absolute favorite film of 2011, tackles that question. Written and directed by Dee Rees and produced by Nekisa Cooper, the powerful, award-winning Pariah tells the story of Alike (Adepero Oduye in an astounding performance), a 17-year-old … Continue reading
“All the Pieces Matter”: LGBTQ Characters of Color on ‘The Wire’
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. The Wire is the greatest TV series of all time. Period. Now, I know I’m not really making some bold claim as many, many, many, many critics have professed their unabashed love for the crime drama. No other show has painstakingly depicted the complexities of racism, the inner city and … Continue reading
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