Art by Nate BartonMy experience as a female Christian has less to do with overcoming the sometimes-subtle marginalization we experience as women, and so much more to do with who I believe Christ wants and allows me to be: fully His, fully human, fully a woman and fully complex. I think many people who know me might be surprised at how I claim my own faith even during the times … [Read more...] about Angel, Delilah, Wifey Or Temptress: Why The Christian Woman Must Not Be Categorized
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Why I (Still) Love The Churches Of Christ
Photo by Shawn JonesAt the beginning of last semester, a 30-something-year-old man stood in the middle of a Sunday-morning service at University Church of Christ and asked the congregation if he could take the stage. It was an odd move — with his hands in the air, he asked if anybody would prevent him from making a statement before the congregation. The room was silent. … [Read more...] about Why I (Still) Love The Churches Of Christ
Recognize Black Girl Magic
Image by Falon OpsahlEditor's Note: This article was originally published in a special section on race in the Graphic.She is sugar and spice and everything nice. She is a little bit of this and a little bit of that. If you look deeper, you just might discover a glimpse of her bliss.She’s the erudite student who is wildly articulate. She’s the leader of an … [Read more...] about Recognize Black Girl Magic
Embrace Female Leadership
Art by Peau PorotesanoIn this day and age, it’s tempting to think that men and women are equal in most aspects of society. Women have made tremendous strides over the past 60-plus years, and I enjoy many more rights and opportunities today than my mother or grandmother before me did. While these hard-won accomplishments should certainly be lauded, it is critical to note … [Read more...] about Embrace Female Leadership
Female Sexualization: A Cultural Glass Ceiling – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Photo by Daniel CasoAs a young, burgeoning actress in LA, Susan Salas sat across the table from her male interviewer during the audition process. The man looked Salas up and down and said, “If you got yourself a really big ‘tit-job’ and bleached your hair blonde, honey, you’re just gonna be huge.” Salas, now a professor of Media Production and … [Read more...] about Female Sexualization: A Cultural Glass Ceiling – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
