Lena Bramsen, The New School

Deemed by society as forsaken spinsters using felines to fill the void, these ‘unstable’ women are reclaiming the narrative and quite literally saving lives.

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

The relationship of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry provides insight into the problem of the ideal white beauty within the black community.

Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College

It’s easier to make generalizations than it is to think critically about people, which is why it’s so hard to stop.