I’ve been following this heartwrenching story closely. The Servanos have been granted a 60 day extension while they continue to fight to keep their family together. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the hope continues to flow in and eventually turns into citizenship for the Servanos. Read more here.
Author: Lisa
Call for Women’s Right on HIV/AIDS
Today is World Aids Day. What are you doing about the crisis?
Filipina Takes Action; Frannie Richards Up Against Fil-Am H&M Lawyer
h/t AAM Remember Frannie Richards? She’s the women who is bringing up charges against H&M for discrimination a few month ago. After encountering an H&M associate with a slew of racist and sexist comments, Richards has taken action. H&M has now recruited a Filipino lawyer Joseph J. Centeno, to represent their case. Centeno, a partner […]
Asian Women Targeted in Sexual Assault Attacks
h/t to AAM In Seattle, four womyn have come forward saying they have been sexually assaulted and the assaults have occurred in a bus stop. As the police describe the attacker as growing more and more bold – he first began touching woman and is now grabbing them and forcing them to the ground – […]
Helen Zia on Women of Color and Feminism
Taken from an interview with the the indomitable Helen Zia, here are more offerings in the journey of addressing the question, “What is feminism?” “Feminism is not a racist ideology. If someone claims to be a feminist but exhibits exclusionary behavior and is reluctant to change–we all have prejudices, so I’m not holding feminists to […]
Why Women’s Studies, Full Frontal Feminism, and Feminism Deserve Conversation
Sylvia! Sylvia is back and oozing with insight. If you are even remotely interested in learning about the experience of one brilliant women of color, lawyer to be, read HERE. She tackles Women Studies, Whiteness, and mainstream feminism. My rating (on a scale of 1-5):5 Cheers for this post
Geographically Challenged?
There’s some statistic how 33% or something Americans can’t find the US on the map. It’s another known fact that American children are also among the most poorly educated IN THE WORLD when it comes to world geography. I’m not saying I’m that much better. Here’s a fun quiz for the weekend to test your […]
Santa’s Little Helpers
While we were home for Thanksgiving, Suzi, one of my sisters-in-law, asked me to take Christmas portraits of my niece and nephews. Always ready to practice my photography skills, I agreed. This one says it all. Out of over 300 photos, only a handful came out clear. It was pretty stressful because the kids were […]
God’s People, Just Not God’s Poet
Nick and I pray a lot. Each morning, we roll out of bed, stumble into the morning, and gather our life forces to tackle another Boston day of job, work, study, people….life. You know it, you do it, too. Just before I head off to work (three flights of stairs to my office) and Nick […]
"The Anti-Feminist Manifesto," by Aaminah Hernandez
To me, as a radical feminist of color, I support individuals where I find truth and inspiration. Agreement is not a prerequisite. In fact, the more thoughtful and engaging the argument- regardless of stance – the more intriguing I find it.Testament to the part of me that forever genuflects before Truth, I post words that […]