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Study Hall: ‘My Profession is So White. Should I Quit?’

Study Hall: ‘My Profession is So White. Should I Quit?’

A Q+A on diversifying your bookshelves and paving the way for more representation in your industry.

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Disability Justice, Explainer
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Disability Justice, Explainer

The disability justice framework allows us to properly address and dismantle oppressive systems to create an inclusive, equitable society.

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Why the “B” in Black is Capitalized
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Why the “B” in Black is Capitalized

Terms Capitalizing “Black” when referring to people in a racial, ethnic, or cultural context is to make language more inclusive and accurate.

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Why Calling Marginalized People “Resilient” Is Not A Compliment
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Why Calling Marginalized People “Resilient” Is Not A Compliment

“Resilient” has evolved into a word used too broadly by media to describe survivors of trauma and oppression, complicating its meaning.

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6 James Baldwin Quotes on Race and Justice that Still Resonate
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6 James Baldwin Quotes on Race and Justice that Still Resonate

James Baldwin’s work serves as a gateway for all to understand race, sexuality, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

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When a Black Woman Disappears, Who Is Trying to Find Her?
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When a Black Woman Disappears, Who Is Trying to Find Her?

Missing Black women are twice victimized: when they’re ripped away from their lives and again by ineffective policing and indifferent media.

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Why Gatekeeping Womanhood Oppresses Women
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Why Gatekeeping Womanhood Oppresses Women

The false notions of womanhood used to deny trans women their womanhood have historically been used to exclude anyone that doesn’t fit the Western white definition.

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The Stonewall Uprising and the Creation of Pride
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The Stonewall Uprising and the Creation of Pride

For Pride Month, we explore the catalyst for its existence: the Stonewall Uprising.

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Drag 101: What is Drag?
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Drag 101: What is Drag?

Hysteria about drag performers “grooming” children is part of a coordinated campaign to eliminate LGBTQ+ people in public life.

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How to Honor Pride Month Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks
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How to Honor Pride Month Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks

Traditional Pride Month celebrations call for inclusivity and remembrance. But this year, go a step further. Here’s how you can amplify your impact this year and next.

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