My Mom Says She’s Not A “Feminist.” Her Actions Tell A Different Story
My mom and grandma are the two strongest women I know. So why do they reject the term “feminism”?
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One Family, Three Women, And The Changing Face Of Feminism
I came into this thinking that feminism is only about making women equal to men. But after talking with my mom and great grandma, I realized it’s much more complicated than that.
Young, Black, and Ivy-bound
As college acceptance letters begin trickling in this spring, Mali Dandridge turns to her mom for advice on what to expect in college.
Getting Woke With Mom
My mom came to the U.S. from Taiwan when she was seven. As an immigrant in the ’70s, she faced racism daily. So it’s puzzling to me when she makes highly questionable statements about other groups.
From Older Brother To Stand-In Parent
27-year-old Arlin Golden looked after his younger sister Shelby when she was a baby and he was a preteen. Part three of our series “Sibling Stories.”
When Caring For Siblings Comes At A Cost
Orphaned in Rwanda, Mariam was forced to take care of her stepmom’s kids while she was just a child herself. Part two of our series “Sibling Stories.”
When My Mom Needed Help Raising My Baby Sister, I Volunteered
Simone is 16 and helps to raise her 6-year-old sister, Savannah. Her story is part of our 3-part series about teens raising siblings.
Worried About ICE Raids? Here’s How Teens Can Help Their Families Prepare
We asked an immigration attorney how young people could help their families prepare for any upcoming immigration actions in the Bay Area.
A New DACA Deal Could Help Dreamers But Hurt Their Families
It’s heartbreaking to hear my mother say that she’s willing to support policies that protect Dreamers, even if it puts her own safety at risk.