women of color

We Love You, Megan—’Cobra’ Is a Beacon for Black Women’s Mental Health

The harsh realities of Black women's mental health are being disregarded and this is affecting rapper, Megan Thee Stallion.…

November 28, 2023

An illustration of a book with the title, "Black Girls Must Die Exhausted"

A Literary Review of ‘Black Girls Must Die Exhausted’

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

A story of struggle, the novel showcases the resilience of three friends as they navigate life as Black women.…

August 19, 2023

An illustration of two silhouettes of a woman and a dragon, two elements which can be found in fantasy books.

3 Must Read Fantasy Books Written by Women of Color

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

The genre has long suffered a lack of diversity, but these authors are changing that.…

August 18, 2023

In an article about his album Love and Lies, Anthony Ramos

Anthony Ramos Reaffirms His Storytelling Abilities With ‘Love and Lies’

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

The Brooklyn-based performer first showed his narrative power in 'The Good and the Bad,' and his most recent album is no different.…

August 2, 2021

5 Women of Color That Are Pushing Boundaries in Romance Literature

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Diverse representation in romantic fiction can reaffirm how the genre adds value to the literary community. …

May 10, 2021

For an article about the book Hood Feminism, an illustration of women standing in solidarity . (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

‘Hood Feminism’ Calls for Self-Awareness and Action

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Mikki Kendall’s essay collection argues that since its inception, the feminist movement has benefited white women, while leaving behind women of color, cis-gender women, trans women and disabled women.…

March 29, 2021

Image of a woman shrouded in darkness covering her face, in an article about imposter syndrome.

How Imposter Syndrome Is Disproportionately Affecting Women of Color

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Although men and women experience the phenomenon, women face more feelings of fear and inadequacy in their everyday lives — especially Black women.…

September 3, 2020

Will ‘A Little Late with Lilly Singh’ Fall Short After Just One Season?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The YouTuber and television personality could be paving the way for queer women of color, but her repetitive and stereotypical jokes might be too problematic.…

March 14, 2020

‘Let’s Talk About Love’ Explores Intersection of Blackness and Asexuality

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

We stan the biromantic, asexual woman of color protagonist in Claire Kann's new novel.…

March 9, 2020

The Gruesome History of Gynecology

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Women of color have paid an unjust price in the name of gynecological research.…

August 26, 2019

Suggestions

Suggestions

women of color