Last week Kim Kardashian West released a year old nude selfie. Kim got a lot of criticism for releasing the picture, and she responded with a defense of her right to own her sexuality without being slut-shamed. Kim's words ignited much discussion about feminism and empowerment.
They exemplify the kinds of questions feminists must ask. Is Kim's mode of empowerment a blueprint for contemporary feminists? For Harriet's editor-in-chief, Kimberly Foster, explores what exactly Kim's actions and words mean, if anything.
New York Giants Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jrs sexuality and manhood are constantly called into question because he choose to express his masculinity in ways that defy traditional masculinity.
For Harriet is excited to announce a new series of video discussions in which we'll take some of our most popular pieces and discuss the ideas with the women who wrote them.
Dating while feminist is no easy feat. Recently I've been thinking about my ideal partnership and whether or not it's possible. It's all got me thinking that maybe marriage isn't for me.
Janet Mock caught bell hooks cutting a feminist rug to Beyoncé's 'Drunk in Love' and posted the clip on her vine.
This comes just a few days after bell gave a talk at The New School and expressed concern about the singer's influence on young girls. Her description of B as a "terrorist" made headlines, but clearly the scholar can't resist a catchy tune.
Ban Bossy is a new empowerment campaign for women and girls seeking leadership roles. The campaign's manifesto reads:
“When a little boy asserts himself, he’s called a “leader.” Yet when a little girl does the same, she risks being branded “bossy.” Words like bossy send a message: don’t raise your hand or speak up. By middle school, girls are less interested in leading than boys—a trend that continues into adulthood. Together we can encourage girls to lead.
A new commercial for the campaign went into rotation today. Watch the clip below:
For International Women's Day Beyoncé released a short video filled with women explaining why feminism is still necessary. The clip features the excerpt from "We Should All Be Feminists" by Chimamanda Adichie that is featured on "***Flawless."
In anticipation of International Women's Day on March 8, Angela Davis sat down with Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez to discuss her vision for the future of activism.
Reproductive justice organization A is For last night hosted a panel featuring Anna Holmes, Zerlina Maxwell, Jamilah Lemieux and Aisha Harris. The women discussed the turmoil among feminist dialogue online.
Beyonce revealed more of herself than we could have expected on her latest LP. She's now releasing commentary on the album's inspiration and influences in a documentary called "Self Titled."
In this clip, watch the pop superstar explain the origins of the album's feminist anthem "Flawless" that features a snippet of a talk given by Chimamanda Adichie as well as her embrace of her imperfections.
Your wildest feminist fantasy came true (maybe I'm speaking for myself) when professor and MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry sat down with black feminist icon Dr. bell hooks for an 90 minute conversation on black women, black America, media and feminism at The New School in New York City.
The levels of brilliance these two women put on display with take your breath away.
After a noted white, male feminist publicly imploded, black feminists used the hashtag #solidarityisforwhitewomen to critique the rallying around Hugo Schwyzer. The hashtag sparked a discussion among hundreds, perhaps thousands, of women eager to have their voices heard about their continued marginalization in discussions of social inequality.
Scholar and MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry appeared on "Up With Chris" to discuss the current state of feminism. Harris-Perry challenges the framing of current feminist debates and offers insight into how the movement affects marginalized communities.
", sat down with Dr. Brittney Cooper of Rutgers University to discuss hip hop, feminism and pleasure politics.
