National Coming Out Day, courtesy of Ekaterina Minaeva Be loud. Be proud. Be you! It’s National Coming Out Day! Similar to Pride Month in June, National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an annual LGBTQ+ awareness day observed on October 11 to encourage and support individuals to “come out (of the closet).” The day celebrates the…
For issues on climate change, prison reform, civil rights, and beyond, the world needs more intersectional activists. With her words and passion, queer, multiracial Filipina American, Isabella “Isa” Borgeson (she/they) is a beacon for intersectional activism especially for climate change and prison reform. The Oakland-based poet, activist, and community organizer uses her poetic voice as…
Once labelled a “dangerous terrorist” by Richard Nixon, Angela Y. Davis is now renowned as a visionary progressive in the fight for intersectional feminism & civil rights. Her prolific philosophical writings and eloquent speeches are instantly recognizable for their fervor & unwavering stance. [emaillocker id=4438] However, promoting intersectionality at a time when America was barely…