Feminal Dissonance
This project by Liz Righter explores the relentless demanding of female bodies, often destructive and omitting agency. This is conveyed through multifaceted female subjects, depicted as feminine, subservient, guarded, powerless, and haunted, both in their poses and editorial presentation.
But what if they don’t like me?
How I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki Unveiled the Hidden Fears of the Average Twenty-Something
Expressing Black Gender Identity Through Fashion
As a Trini-American individual raised in the Caribbean, Kenya Charles grew up believing in very strict gender roles. However, after moving to the states and growing older, she realized that she didn’t necessarily have to be confined to societal views.
Unbeliebabe Gallery
Unbeliebabe explores themes of femininity and transcendence of just being by blending photography with painting-style digital post-processing, collage techniques, and 3D elements to seamlessly merge reality with the unreal.
Disabled and Existing (Simultaneously)
A think piece on the impacts ableism has on mental and therefore physical health (both in America and worldwide) today– including BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ disabled people’s thoughts and experiences, an ongoing pandemic, the forgotten disabled people in natural disasters, the challenges of Section 504 and DEI and what they mean, and inclusive resources.
The Polite Monster
A poem by Aanchal Vachhani that explores how young girls are shaped, restrained, and molded into docile figures of "perfection"—how the ideals of politeness, beauty, and obedience are instilled so deeply that they manifest as an internalized force, a specter that haunts our every movement.
Between the Pages of Me
A short story about a woman in her 50s who finds a box of unsent letters she wrote to herself in her 20s, filled with passion, longing, and artistic dreams she never pursued.
I Fight for Love, Unsullied
A poem about outrage at oppression and fighting for the queer experience by Tris Meagher.
5 Stellar, Interstellar Novellas
Science fiction novellas are taking the genre by storm. Here are a few sci-fi novellas, written by women, starring women and non-binary characters, and exploring themes of bodily autonomy, queerness, colonialism, capitalism, and environmentalism within high-concept, escapist storylines!
U-HAUL UR ASS OUT
"U-HAUL UR ASS OUT" is all about reclaiming your power after a breakup—packing up the past, quite literally, and driving off into something better. It’s a mix of humour, sass, and that deep sigh of relief when you finally let go of someone who wasn’t serving you.
Girl in the Bathroom
When I go to the club, I embrace the girlhood I am met with. I am not a woman, but I was raised one. I am not a woman, but I was a girl once. I know the girl codes of conduct and I know the club bathroom rules.
Navigating Identity: The Complexities of Passing, Code-Switching, and Belonging
Embarrassment felt a lot like overexposure. Like one of those dreams where you realize midway through your presentation you aren’t wearing pants and everyone is laughing at you. Only I wasn’t dreaming and thankfully I had my pants on. I was in the Publix parking lot and my dad’s hand was stretched out to me. He wanted me to hold it. I wanted to disappear. I hated the stares we would get by holding hands. My small black hand in his large white one.
I’m Still Here: What the Oscars Truly Mean for International Features
For many, the Oscars are a night to celebrate cinema and those responsible for keeping it alive. However, one of the most essential roles of the Oscars is the opportunity to open doors and raise voices that are regularly overlooked. This is not simply an attribute of the Academy, but a responsibility they carry. It's why, time and time again, people raise their complaints when this potential goes unfulfilled—one clear example being the #OscarsSoWhite campaign back in 2016, a direct response to the all-white ensemble of nominees that year.
6 Swoon-Worthy Romances to Celebrate Black Authors
Buckle up for some captivating love stories that range from cute and fluffy to emotional and hard-hitting with this list of six romances by Black authors to celebrate Black History Month—just don’t forget to read diversely over the rest of the year, too!
All Things Love
A poem about self-love :)
A Curated Playlist of Underrated Female Artists On The Rise
If you feel like it’s time to forgo the search bar with its limitless options, press play on our curated playlist instead. This is for all those searching for burgeoning female voices in music, primarily in the spaces of indie pop and rock.
Self Care is Not A Face Mask: The Commodification of Audre Lorde’s Self-Care
From bubble baths to face masks, we're told that self-care is the key to both personal fulfillment and societal contribution. But what started as a radical concept introduced by Audre Lorde in her 1988 essay collection, A Burst of Light, has been reduced to yet another product to consume in a world that thrives on our dissatisfaction.