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Link About It: This Week’s Picks
Farewelling bell hooks, clothing that responds to a wearer's mood, alluring treehouses and more from around the internet
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Remembering Pivotal Feminist Theorist, Brilliant Thinker + Writer bell hooks
Black feminist theorist, activist and author, the beloved bell hooks (who preferred to spell her name lowercase in order to de-emphasize individualism) passed away today at the age of 69. As a …
Ad-Tech Watchdog “Check My Ads” Fights Disinformation + Hate Speech
This non-profit is on a mission to empower the public by making ad-tech mechanisms more transparent
Assata Tote
$30.00
Much More’s Assata tote proclaims “Assata Shakur is welcome here,” next to a portrait of the activist and former member of the Black Liberation Army. Below, in smaller font, are words from …
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A Typeface for Rainbow Flag Creator Gilbert Baker
After the recent passing of artist and LGBTQ activist Gilbert Baker—who also created the all-important rainbow flag in 1978—NYC Pride and NewFest teamed up with Ogilvy & Mather and Fontself to create …
Gift Guide: Girl Power
Presents for your favorite feminists, no matter their gender
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NYC Reimagined: City of Women
Even though the biggest (and arguably most recognizable) statue in NYC is Lady Liberty, most of the streets, monuments, bridges and buildings in the city are named for men. For their upcoming …