She may be trying to become the next queen of the gays, but Swift will remain an erstwhile “Aryan goddess” until she forcefully proves otherwise. By Noor Al-Sibai Move over, Gaga — Taylor Swift is attempting a coup as she auditions for a new role as self-appointed queen of the gays, replete with a racist...
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2017 IS THE YEAR WHITE FEMINISM CHECKED HERSELF INTO HOSPICE AND REFUSED TO DIE
May white feminism stay and die in 2017. They have really outdone themselves. My newsfeed curation is constantly being managed by my trigger-happy fingers that have turned ‘unfollow’ into a reflex reaction. Yet, I can be laughing uproariously at some delicious black comedy and I know on the horizon Becky Conquistador waits in her boat...
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Here’s the Problem with the Time Person of the Year Cover
The Time Person of the Year cover is a visual reminder of how white feminism attempts to dictate the direction of progress while BIPOC are expected to do the behind-the-scenes (or between the pages) labor. I held my breath when I saw the TIME Person of the Year shortlist, hoping that the weekly news magazine...
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White Women: Queer Black Men Are Not Here To Be Your Accessories
Queer Black and Brown Men are more than backup dancers and makeup artists. By Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins White women generally are not genuinely interested in my experiences as a queer Black man, they see me as something that now connects them to a resource they may not have. I often wonder if white women enjoy...
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It’s 2017 and Taylor Swift is Still Exploiting Feminism for Her Brand
Remaining politically neutral while a majority of the population faces systemic oppression is Taylor Swift’s trademark. After a peaceful year of silence during her recluse from the public eye, I regret to inform you Taylor “Snake-Ass Becky” Swift is at it again. Swift’s name has resurfaced in the media over the past couple of weeks...
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10 of the Funniest Tweets From The Met Gala
This year’s Met Gala theme was Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo, but the theme on Twitter was laughs and more laughs. Every year, New York’s Metropolitan Museum Of Art hosts its annual fundraising gala, AKA the Met Gala. It’s undoubtedly one of fashion’s biggest nights of year, and this year’s theme was Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo. Celebrities...
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5 Ways Capitalism Destroys The Modern Feminist Movement
Modern feminists must realize that the spheres of capitalism and feminism mutually exclude one another. Is it possible for activists to manifest the values of feminism and feminist movements under an economic system that prides itself on encouraging individual men and women to amass huge profits on the backs of America’s working class? Is it...
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Taylor Swift Is Single Again. Cue the Misogynist, Double-Standard Bullshit on Local Radio.
by Amanda Johnson Taylor Swift’s vagina is not a weapon in your ratings war. Practically the second “Hiddleswift” broke up, I knew about it (hell, even people who didn’t know what Hiddleswift IS knew about it), thanks to the trending feature of just about everything. I reflected on how much shittier break-ups must be in the...
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A Liar, A Scammer: Taylor Swift is ‘That Bitch’ that Lives for White Feminism
Last night, Kim Kardashian posted videos on her Snapchat exposing the truth about the beef between herself, Kanye and Taylor Swift over the song “Famous.” For months, Taylor was denying ever knowing about the song or lyrics before it was released. She even had her brother make a statement about not knowing about the song...