Photos by Caroline EdwardsThousands of people flooded the streets of Downtown Los Angeles to participate in the third annual Women’s March.As Women’s Marches happened nationwide, Los Angeles was no different. Armed with posters of all colors, shapes and sizes, a sea of people of all ages, wearing pink hats, butterfly wings and sassy T-shirts joined together to make … [Read more...] about Voices that Matter: The Third Annual Women’s March
Women's March
Fashion Fights Back
Photos by Kristin Vartan Vibrant signs filled Pershing Square Saturday morning for the second annual Women's March in Los Angeles: "Girls just want to have fun-damental rights" and "Teach girls to be somebodies, instead of somebody's," to name a couple. LA Marchers — women, men and children alike – expressed their soliditary for women's social and political rights through … [Read more...] about Fashion Fights Back
Facebook Page Promotes Women Empowerment
Photos by Terra Atwood Junior Maude Shepherd and senior Andrea Barrera are developing a renewed sense of empowered unity among women by creating the Women Helping Empower Each Other Facebook group. The Facebook page seeks to provide a safe platform for sharing inspiration, encouragement and joy as well as discussing issues of sexism, gender, health and support. "I … [Read more...] about Facebook Page Promotes Women Empowerment
Don’t Feel the Need to Prove You Are Political On Social Media
Art by Sybil ZhangThere is a new type of self-promotion via social media that has come to my attention as a result of the Women's Marches throughout the country. The experiences cataloged on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat point to a disturbing development in experience collecting: Moments that should not be about ourselves are absorbed into the process of self-promotion on … [Read more...] about Don’t Feel the Need to Prove You Are Political On Social Media
Attest to Today’s History
Graphic by Nate BartonOur nation witnessed several historic moments this week, from the swearing-in of a new president to the march of millions of women and men across the nation in support of women’s rights. There is no denying that these are big moments – not only for our nation, but for our fellow students, professors and human beings.That being said, times are … [Read more...] about Attest to Today’s History
