feminism

What The Election of Kamala Harris Means To Me

What The Election of Kamala Harris Means To Me

The election of Kamala Harris means that young women, like me, have a living and breathing example of a woman holding the second most powerful position in the country. For women of color it is even more profound to see her breaking so many different barriers. Vice-President elect Harris is the first woman of color to run for vice president of the U.S. and the first woman to win. After her memorable moments on stage, I know she won’t be the last. It is so inspiring to see how far she’s come from growing up as the daughter of immigrants raised by a single mom. Her qualified, rational, and strong characteristics are spotlighted when she speaks showing girls how to command and claim their power. During the Vice Presidential debate, Vice President Mike Pence continually spoke over Vice-President elect Harris. Instead of accepting his interruptions, she calmly

Limitless by Neya Krishna

By Neya Krishnan, 17, Poet

When I was five, I always asked my mom to describe the most intellectually challenging jobs in the world; from thin lines in the palm of her hand she drew rocket scientists, neurosurgeons, and astronauts. I told her not to fear, that I would become all of them.

A Tribute To Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The loss of RBG is something I can’t even put into words. She is someone I greatly admired, someone whose simple presence commanded inspiration. I already miss her. Immensely. It’s disappointing that this extraordinary woman can’t even be properly mourned because everyone is nervous about who will replace her, rightfully so, but I think she deserves more. I wrote this piece last night, an ode to a fighter and to my first superhero ❤️ You will never be forgotten.