activism
Hollywood stuntwoman and activist LaFaye Baker is stepping beyond the screen to amplify young voices through her new anthology, 'You're Not Listening To...What I Have To Say.' Featuring 25 powerful stories from teen girls, the book tackles real-life mental health challenges—from depression and bullying to identity struggles and trauma. With affirmations, support resources, and space for readers to share their own stories, Baker transforms the page into a safe space for healing. Her mission is clear: to center girls in the mental health conversation and remind them they are never alone.
At age five, Sophie Cruz got around security and delivered a handwritten note to Pope Francis
In honor of Women's History Month, we're spotlighting Black women who have created movements to inspire and encourage social change. Today we're discussing Feminista Jones and her hashtag #YouOkSis to combat street harassment against Black women.
Now the the election is over, the work continues. For Byrd that culminates in years of organizing around the liberation of Black people who are on one track to be free in a country which routinely weaponizes against them.
In a recent interview with the Radio Times, the "Star Wars" actor voiced he sometimes wonders if his outspokenness could potentially harm his career.
Celebrating the work of SpeakHER50 honoree, Kimberlé Crenshaw.
Celebrating the work of SpeakHER50 honoree, Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Celebrating the work of SpeakHER50 honoree, Nadia Fischer.
Celebrating the work of SpeakHER50 honoree, Stacey Abrams.
Celebrating the work of SpeakHER50 honoree, Elle Hearns.
Celebrating the work of SpeakHER50 honoree, Monique Morris.
Come and help us celebrate the 50 dynamic Black women featured in our first annual SpeakHER50 list!