Tag: history

What was second-wave feminism really like? Explore the era with feminist author Clara Bringham during her live talk on March 20

By Emily Laptad

The 1960s and 70s marked a significant era of progress for women in the United States. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 was the first nationwide legislation for eliminating wage disparities based on sex. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Women’s Educational Equity Act of 1972 guaranteed equal access to education for women and girls. Roe v. Wade legalized abortion across the US in 1973. The Equal Opportunity Credit Act of 1974 enabled women to open bank accounts and apply for credit cards with their own names. And other court cases and legislation further expanded women’s rights to employment, education, financial independence, and reproductive health during this time too. 

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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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