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Ada Calhoun will discuss new book that's based on women's issues.

Feminist Author To Speak At Books & Books

January 24, 2020 Danelis Olivera-Herrera new book, Women, Miami Book Fair, Discussion

American author Ada Calhoun will discuss her book Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., on Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. The nonfiction book explores topics of divorce, debt and midlife crises that Generation X women, aged between 40-54, often face.… Read the rest at our website.

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Kendall Campus To Host Women’s Expo And Health Fair

March 15, 2019 Natasha Fernandez Kendall Campus, Fitness, Health, Women

The Fitness and Wellness Center at Kendall Campus, 11011 S.W. 104th St., will host the Women’s Expo and Health Fair on March 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the building 2 breezeway. There will be a free Zumba class available to students at 12:15 p.m., as well as… Read the rest at our website.

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We Have To End Slut-Shaming

August 23, 2018 Julia Gomez slut-shaming, Women

Now more than ever, a woman can control her reproductive system. She can cease her ovulation, allowing her the choice to have sexual intercourse without facing the consequences and responsibility pregnancy entails. Yet today, people still hold a woman’s promiscuity against her. Our society still normalizes slut-shaming. Slut shaming… Read the rest at our website.

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Sexism In The Medical Field

March 30, 2018 Stéphanie Thélémaque Health, Women, sexism, health care, medical field

Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam winner, gave birth for the first time. Afterwards, she suffered from complications that left her bedridden for more than a week. Although she has a history of blood clots, the nurse she notified didn’t believe that her symptoms were real. Featured in Vogue,… Read the rest at our website.

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Female Genital Mutilation Is Common

February 23, 2018 Camilla Sposito Women, female genital mutilation, FGM

Maryum Saifee was seven-years-old when she suffered from female genital mutilation, where female genital organs are altered and damaged for non-medical reasons. Women having their clitoris partially or fully removed as passage to womanhood is more common than we imagine. According to World Health Organization, FGM is most common… Read the rest at our website.

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Feminism Isn’t A Dirty Word

February 9, 2018 Jasmine Machado Women, feminism, gender equality

I don’t understand how “feminism” has become a dirty word. When I say I am a feminist, I get two reactions. The first one is a crowd pleaser— people laugh as if I blurted out a killer joke. They giggle as if the idea of me wanting gender equality… Read the rest at our website.

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Girls Impact The World Film Festival Accepting Submissions

December 8, 2017 Justin Marcano Women, film festival

Girls Impact The World Film Festival is accepting film submissions until Jan. 20. Films need to be between three to six minutes long and must focus on issues affecting women. Applicants must be 25 years old or younger, currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, high school or be an… Read the rest at our website.

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Payscale Scholarship Available For Women Studying STEM

December 8, 2017 Mendy Silva Women, Scholarship, STEM

Payscale’s Women in STEM scholarship is available for college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math. The deadline is Jan. 31. Two winners will receive $2,000. To qualify, applicants need to submit a 300 to 500 word essay and fill out an online application at www.payscale.com/scholarships/women-in-stem-scholarship Payscale is… Read the rest at our website.

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If A Man Can Do It, Why Can’t A Woman?

November 24, 2017 Claudia Hernandez Women, feminism

Centuries ago, women were denigrated because of the belief that they were inferior to men and because of this unequal treatment, it was illicit to even think about saying the word feminism. Today, this term is thought of as strong and powerful. Women are no longer afraid to stand… Read the rest at our website.

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Latin American Women Face Double Standards

November 10, 2017 Jasmine Machado Latin American, Women, Machismo, double standards

“No, mija, let the boys do it. Make sure you leave the door open. Go serve your brothers and cousins. When are you going to learn to cook for your husband?” Sound familiar? If you grew up in a Hispanic household as a woman, then it probably does. Every… Read the rest at our website.

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