On Our Radar: Feminist News Roundup

Hi Monday! Here’s all the news we’re reading today: 

• The women’s soccer World Cup is now in full swing! [The Atlantic] 

• Why did a police officer tackle Black teens after a pool party in McKinney, Texas? [The Root] 

• Meanwhile, the South Carolina police officer who shot Walter Scott has just been indicted for murder. [NPR] 

• I like this Latino USA story about abuelas on TV. [Latino USA] 

• Here’s an interesting look at how the Cuban government tries to control hip-hop. [Slate] 

• Bitch contributor Nijla Mu’min has a new essay out about working at a restaurant in South Los Angeles. [Gawker] 

• In this interview, comedian and writer Lindy West is, as always, hilarious and interesting. [Cosmo] 

• Fans of Black Widow held flash mobs in several US cities over the weekend, demanding Marvel put the character front and center on its merchandise and in its movie plans. [Photo from Jennifer K. Stuller]