Born in 1930, Dolores Huerta is a labor and civil rights activist, mother of 11 children, and Latina icon. She co-founded the United Farm Workers Union along with César Chávez, brought women into the labor movement, and challenged sexism and racism. She also negotiated the first successful collective bargaining agreement by agricultural laborers in 1966. Despite … Continue reading
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Behind the Business : GirlTrek
In the footsteps of a civil rights legacy, GirlTrek is a national health movement that activates thousands of Black women to be change makers in their lives and communities — through walking. Watch their video and visit their page at girltrek.org Continue reading
11 Offensive Phrases You Didn’t Realize Are Fat Shaming
This post originally appeared on Gurl and you should check it out. We often say things without thinking but take a moment to reflect on these offensive phrases before saying them again. 1. “Ewww, I feel so fat.” 2. “You’re really pretty for a plus-sized girl.” 3. “Stop saying you’re fat, you’re beautiful.” 4. “Do you … Continue reading
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