Press Clips

PROFILES

Afro-Cubana Artist & Author Lady Dane Is Uplifting Black Trans Women Through Her Work

In Yakari Gabriel’s First Poetry Book, The Afro-Dominicana Encourages Us To Own Our Truth

This Afro-Puerto Rican-Owned Vegan Nail Polish Brand Is For Women Of Color Who Dare To Live Without Shame

On ‘Girls Like Me’ and Queering YA Books: A Q&A With Author Nina Packebush

Prom King: A South Bronx-based nonprofit giving away swag and love

Providing doula services for communities that cannot afford them

Project Teenbirth and the Importance of Unconditional Support: A Q&A With Birth Advocate Melinda Morales

A Vest That Moves People: A Q&A With Benita Ulisano of the Clinic Vest Project

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ACTIVISM/COMMENTARY

What We Can Learn from Anita Hill About Putting a Stop to Sexual Violence

Afro-Latina Trans Woman Layleen Polanco Xtravaganza Needs Your Outrage

#TitleIXAt43: How We Talk About the Landmark Anti-Discrimination Legislation

CannAbuelo’ is the Grass-Advocating Grandpa This Nation Desperately Needs

This clever woman is using art to erase the stigma of teenage motherhood

LGBTQ Youth Deserve ‘Real Education’ About Sexuality

Mary, Mary, Suddenly Not-So-Contrary: Here’s How New Cannabis Laws Can Affect Suppliers of Color

Family Leave Laws Need to Include Teen Student Parents

High schools need to support teen mothers

I Was a Teen Mom and the NYC Teen Pregnancy Ads Miss the Point

CULTURE

Unpacking the Unexpected Cultural Love Affair Between Mexico and Nairobi

Cultural Crossroads: Understanding the Latino Pull Toward Islam

Can Someone Please Explain What’s Up with the Japanese Mariachis?

Hip-Hop Gets the Rainbow Treatment with’ the Cholo-riffic Musical Genre That Didn’t Come to Play

Far From ‘Tragic’: Author Jenna Vinson on the Misrepresentation of Young Mothers

Afro-Dominicana Fanesha Fabre Is The Artist Creating The World She Sees Around Her

Keyanna Gotay Is Using Social Media To Keep Garifuna Culture Alive 

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ESSAYS

The Backlash to Beyoncé’s Pregnancy Is an Example of the Attack on Black Motherhood

‘Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice’ Unpacks the Truth About a Mexican Music Star

When It Comes to Teen Pregnancy, Support Is Prevention

Lack of Support Structures Creates Impossible Decisions

The Black Woman’s Guide to Getting Help for PPD

Black Women and Postpartum Depression

It’s Crucial To Have Honest & Shame-Free Sex Talks With Your Younger Relatives — This Guide Will Help

Is There a Future for Latin Trap Music?

Support groups for black moms help close the gap in breastfeeding rates

What Kara Walker’s ‘Sugar Baby’ Showed Us

I Was a Teenage Mother

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SELECT ON CAMERA AND RADIO APPEARANCES

Acknowledging the hardships of young women of color – Melissa Harris Perry’s Nerdland

MTV’s Look Different

Do the City’s New Teen Pregnancy Ads Stigmatize Girls? – WNYC

Black Motherhood in the Spotlight – NPR