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Two white women and one Black woman stand in a row in The Kitchen

In Hot Water: “The Kitchen” Is a Comic-Book Adaptation Whose Diversity Feels Forced

by Jourdain Searles
August 30, 2019 at 12:04pm

The film pushes a shallow image of female unity, flattening the complex characters from the comic into easily readable types.
A photo of the Popeyes chicken sandwich with the words "y'all good" overlayed.

Very Online: The Chicken Sandwich Debacle Shows How Brands Co-Opt Black Twitter

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
August 30, 2019 at 12:03pm

Popeyes didn’t notice the opportunity to be found in responding to the Chick-fil-A tweet—until Black Twitter did.
two white people stand on the beach and pose playfully for the camera

BitchTapes: Anti-Fascist Heavy Metal Tunes

by Kim Kelly
August 30, 2019 at 12:02pm

Metal is too good for Nazis and there are a growing number of artists who agree.
Nevada high school student Gillian Sullivan throws up a peace sign and looks into her phone camera

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The Revolution Will Be on TikTok

by Bitch HQ
August 30, 2019 at 6:00am

High schoolers are using TikTok to organize strikes. Bless them.
Priyanka Chopra, in white suit with black blouse, sits in red chair and speaks into microphone

Hot Mic: Priyanka Chopra’s Selectively Woke Stardom Is a Strategic—and Risky—Decision

by Mallika Khanna
August 29, 2019 at 3:09pm

Diasporas and communities of color often feel that we must pedestalize even the least bit of representation that comes our way.
Rihanna, a lightskinned Black woman singer with short, black hair, smokes weed on Instagram

Popaganda: Puff, Puff, Progress

by Carmen Rios
August 29, 2019 at 12:52pm

In this week’s episode, Carmen Rios talks to a slew of “puffragettes” fighting to end the drug war, foster a more equitable cannabis industry, and forge a feminist future in weed.

 
A white plate filled with meat, rice, and green beans

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: When Your Family Polices Your Relationship with Food

by Bitch HQ
August 29, 2019 at 6:00am

It’s a quick road to disordered eating.
Indigenous women are taking part in a protest against right-wing President Bolsonaro's environmental policies

The Amazon Fire Isn’t Just Climate Change—It’s Political Violence

by Izzie Ramirez
August 28, 2019 at 11:21am

The Amazon fires are another example of politicians prioritizing greed above caring for their constituents and protecting the people who inhabit the land they govern.
A selfie of author and illustrator Shelby Lorman, who is white with dark hair. She holds up her book, "Awards for Good Boys."

What Do We Do with “Good Boys?”

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
August 28, 2019 at 10:55am

“The internet really flattens a lot of conversations that require a lot of nuance.”
A fried chicken sandwich with pickles and mayo against an orange background

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The Dark Side of the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

by Bitch HQ
August 28, 2019 at 6:00am

The popularity of the new chicken sandwich led to inhumane conditions for employees.

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