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Support Women Artists Sunday: Nneka
Nneka Egbuna was born in a Warri, a bustling and thriving metropolis (with a population of over 1 million) in Nigeria in 1981 and used to sing in her school’s and church choir in Nigeria. She says...
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Women’s History Spotlight: Jeannette Rankin
Director Kamala Lopez’s film tells the story of the first woman elected to the House of Representatives, one who bridged the suffrage, civil liberties, anti-war and women’s movements of 20th century America.
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March 27, 2010 | Jessie W |
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Support Women Artists Sunday: Pixie Lott
Victoria Louise Lott, better known as Pixie Lott (a nickname given to her by her mother because she was an extremely little baby), is one of the new and upcoming pop singers of today. This young and c...
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Obvious Child
So recently I got an email from Gillian Robespierre, a filmmaker, letting me know about her short film Obvious Child. I'll let her take it from here, but before I do I have to say I really, really enj...
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Support Women Artists Sunday: Marina and the Diamonds
Marina Lambrini Diamandis (born 10 October 1985), better known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds, is a Greek-Welsh singer-songwriter. She rose to fame after reaching number two on the BBC ...
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A Call to Arms
If women are going to continue to break down barriers and keep the fight of feminism alive, we have got to lay off the girl on girl crime. This is something that affects women of all ages. Several wee...
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Kathryn Bigelow: The Woman Behind the Landmark
Kathryn Bigelow made history on March 7th when she became the first woman to win the award for Best Director. And to be honest, up until that point I knew very little about her. I'm pretty sure I wasn...
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Support Women Artists Sunday: Little Boots
Victoria Hesketh (born 4 May 1984), known professionally as Little Boots, is a British electronic musician. She sings, plays synthesizers, the Yamaha tenori-on and the stylophone. She was the form...
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Support Women Artists Sunday: Rilo Kiley / Jenny Lewis
Rilo Kiley
Rilo Kiley’s audiences have a strong tendency to fall in love on the spot. Perhaps it’s their beaming faces or laid-back, admirable West Coast attitudes. Or maybe it’s just their uncan...
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A Transformative Oscar Moment?
Women & Hollywood’s blogger here assesses the implications of a historic win for Kathryn Bigelow.
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Support Women Artists Sunday: Sia
Sia (full name Sia Furler) hails from the famously laid-back Australian city of Adelaide. Boasting a powerful, soulful voice, she worked the Adelaide jazz circuit during the '90s as a vocalist for...
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Taylor Swift: Not A Feminist's Dream
Inspired by AutoStraddle's article.
Now, let me begin by saying I don’t hate Taylor. She plays her own instruments, writes her own song (a fact that at times is painfully obvious) and if she learned ...
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Benazir Bhutto: Uncensored and Unfettered
As a Pakistani American, the author has come to understand Benazir Bhutto over the years in different contexts. So she was surprised to discover fresh insights in a new documentary about the slain charismatic leader.
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Hollywood's Niche for Black Actresses
As a few African American women are celebrated during this award season, pop culture commentator Courtney Young asks how many Hollywood doors are actually open.
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February 16, 2010 | Zoe G |
Arts and culture
The Show
When she was six years old, she came to the Show and stood in this same spot, between the Ferris Wheel and the hotdog stand. Happy and innocent, sucking on her lollipop.
Now, nine years later, she’s ...
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Eve Ensler's Mission: Awaken the Girl Self
Eleven years after the launch of V-Day, Eve Ensler sets out to do for girls what she did for women—uncover the truth of their experiences and create a global dialogue. Her new book is being published February 9.
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Chicago Girls Rock
It's no surprise that I love music and especially take great interest in promoting women in the music industry. So when I got this email about an upcoming event in Chicago (I wish I could go!) I knew ...
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Creating Molly Ivins, Red Hot Patriot
How twin sisters are inspired to write their first theater piece and, with the help of some well-placed friends, go on to entice Kathleen Turner to star in the vehicle—all to provide a legendary journalist with her “second act.”
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January 07, 2010 | Kate S |
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Monster
there was never a pat from dad
there only was a slap on the head
unconditional love that lasted a blowjob
a dollar bill measuring her worth
how many men does it take to crush a girl
millions could ta...
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December 23, 2009 | Sarah Seltzer |
Arts and culture
The Two Sides of Louisa May Alcott
A new documentary, to air next week on PBS’s “American Masters,” paints the creator of Little Women and its feminist heroine Jo as a complex personality, caught up in the needs of a difficult family.
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Support Women Artists Sunday: Florence & the Machine
Florence and The Machine is the name for Florence Welch and her cast of backing musicians. The band has received a great deal of critical acclaim since their inception and were chosen in 2008 as one o...
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December 10, 2009 | Janus Adams |
Arts and culture
“Truth Goes Marching”
Historian Janus Adams reflects on two Civil War exhibits in New York, featuring John Brown and Abraham Lincoln. In a footnote she finds her key to women’s truth, hiding in the margins of history and giving us insight into the issues of today.
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November 11, 2009 | Sarah T |
Arts and culture
Dare
Don’t call me your only one,
Don’t tell me that you can’t live without me,
I know that these are lies.
Don’t you dare lie to me.
Don’t touch my breasts, they belong to me,
Don’t touch my vulva, m...
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Thinking in Technicolor: A Dilemma in Modern Film
In discussing the decline of quality in contemporary film, the conversation often focuses on easy targets such as remakes, sequels, and poor public taste. Yet these complaints are by no means unique ...
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Precious Star Claims the Spotlight
With the confidence of a seasoned performer, Gabourey Sidibe portrays a particular character with universal appeal. The movie, based on a Sapphire novel, opens in limited release on Friday.