Elon Musk has been in the news a lot recently after his purchase of Twitter. However, I was not expecting to come across an article such as this one. I wasn’t sure if it was taken from the satirical site, The Onion, or if it was real. I can think of at least two Black…
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Adult supremacy: the belief that adults know best
Is it fair to say that most of us adults are guilty of feeling superior to children? I think so. But, how can we not? Aren’t children the most vulnerable part of our society? Is it not true that adults know what’s best for them? Don’t they need our protection/instruction? Here we have a series…
Confessions of a Tinder professional
Tinder is pretty much mainstream now, but when it first came out – in 2013! – it was provocative, to say the least. Until I read this article, I never knew of anyone having used the service the entire time it’s been around. A decade on Tinder is quite a dating feat and makes her…
The Memory Police: the forced disappearance of things…and people
Thankfully, The Memory Police is just a work of fiction because it is a terrifying concept. This book, by Yoko Ogawa, is subtle, and its prose has a sweetness to it, but beneath lies darkness. As I read it, I cannot guess where the story will lead to next, and that is what I find…
A feminist feud: is sex work work?
I recently had a discussion with a friend about her staunch stance against sex work and pornography. I was surprised by how conservative her thoughts were. Then I came across this article that, for me, gave me more clarity and understanding about what it means to be a sex worker. Wherever you stand on the…
Double whammy…in a good way! We can listen to and read this short story thanks to Levar Burton!
Ever since reading Carmen Maria Machado’s memoir, I have wanted to pick up one of her short stories. Lucky for us, we can read one of her stories while we listen to it told by the amazing Levar Burton. Plus, it’s sci-fi/fantasy. It can’t get much better, in my opinion. Let’s dive right in! Here…
Let’s start the academic year off with a bang by reading and discussing The Tragedy of Heterosexuality!
Get ready because I have a feeling this book will spark some (much needed) debate. This is for advanced readers who want to step out of their comfort zone for a little while. The author, Jane Ward, has done a deep dive into what it means to be “straight” and I’m ready to analyze it…
Mid-summer movie homework!
I’ve just watched the film Passing and could not help suggesting it as a mid-summer assignment for those of you who love to watch films late into the night during warm summer nights. Passing is a fascinating film about race, friendship, and expectations. There is just so much to discuss, consider taking notes or watching…
What is Beyoncé’s new single really about?
Beyoncé has given the world a new single. Have you listened to it yet? A lot of people are talking about the various messages the lyrics hold and how pertinent it is to the times. What’s your reaction? Do you feel inspired? This article in Teen Vogue gives us a place to start our own…
The existential crisis that unravels when one questions parenthood
To be or not to be a parent, that is the question. Does society actually make space for those who choose not to have children, or is it still misunderstood and frowned upon? What is the difference between “child-free” and “childless”? This op-ed piece in the L.A. Times gives you a lot to think about….