Category: Activism

Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Choosing Which Charity to Support

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By Erin Gabriel
Art by Whitney Young

When the news is full of global crisis after global crisis, it’s not uncommon to feel a profound sense of helplessness when confronted with the myriad of complex issues so prevalent today. From ongoing genocides to pressing concerns such as climate change, gun violence, immigration and refugee crises, and women’s health accessibility, the array of challenges can be overwhelming. The natural question arises: What can one do to help? 

Answering that question seems complex. Which issues deserve your time or financial support? How do you ensure your contributions make a positive impact? However,  you can contribute to positive change through various avenues. 

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What We Wish We Knew Before We Came Out

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By The Catcall Team

Here at Catcall, 100% of our regular staff members identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, a statistic that makes us proud af. From bi- and pan-sexuals to trans folks and lesbians, we’ve all had unique queer experiences—and learned a lot along the way. 

Here’s the thing: whether you come out loud and proud or subtly tell the world you’re queer, people will react—sometimes in the best of ways, sometimes in the most hurtful of ways. 

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Diversify your feed with these Black Influencers to follow

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By Nicole Mitchell

We shouldn’t have to say it, but let’s get one thing clear: listening to Black stories shouldn’t only be for Black History Month. Finding Black influencers to follow all year round, can be your first step.

If you scroll through your Instagram feed, do you see Black creators? Too often, it’s easy to find yourself scrolling through Instagram to realize everyone you follow looks the same. Especially if you follow a lot of popular influencers: white, skinny, and neurotypical. This series—Diversify Your Feed—was created to inspire readers to do just that. Diversify their feed.

Below is a short list of Black creators from a variety of niches. We hope that in it, you’ll find at least one influencer that you’ll love—or maybe you already follow some of them! Who are some of your fave Black content creators? Shoot us an email or DM. We’re always open to finding more diverse creators to follow.

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Vote No on the Kansas City Stadium Tax on April 2

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Words and Photos by Whitney Young

Here at Catcall, we are incredibly passionate about preserving the arts and culture in Kansas City. That’s why we urge Jackson County voters to Vote No on Question 1 on Tuesday, April 2, to prevent billionaires from changing the district’s culture forever with a baseball stadium.

Here’s the background on Kansas City and Question 1

The arts are integral to a successful and expanding city. At Catcall, most of our staff resides in Kansas City. We’ve watched as downtown KCMO has expanded from mostly vacant warehouses to the thriving neighborhoods we see today. That success is thanks to the dreamers and artists who led the overhaul—which is especially true for our beloved Kansas City Crossroads Arts District. The outcome of Tuesday’s vote will determine the future of this key Kansas City neighborhood. 

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Enough is Enough. Put a Stop to Gun Violence.

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By Emily Laptad and Kelcie McKenney

Yesterday’s gun violence at the Chiefs Super Bowl Victory Celebration absolutely shattered our hearts here at Catcall. Most of our staff is based in the Kansas City metro, and today we find ourselves so incredibly sad, angry, and helpless. When will enough be enough? 

The worst part of all of this is we shouldn’t have to imagine a mass shooting happening on the streets we walk on. How many times have you prepared to go to a big event and wondered if this might be the day you experience gun violence up close and personal?

On days like these, it’s easy to feel powerless. To think, why should I even raise my voice when politicians only send their “thoughts and prayers,” only to take no action and send their “thoughts and prayers” yet again when the next shooting happens in the United States—because it will.

But here at Catcall, we refuse to be silent. We will scream until our throats are raw. We will continue the fight for common sense gun laws, no matter how long it takes. Because there will be a next time. 

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