If only my ancestors could see me now
they’d smile and be proud
of me and my ability to think and work
outside the boundaries
men have built for us.
Empowered to push the limit
break the ceiling
shatter expectations
and not stand for anything
but everything
and run for something.
President?
“That’s a man’s job”
Not anymore.
Choosing a spouse?
“That’s your father’s decision”
Not anymore.
Be quiet?
“This is none of your business”
Not anymore.
–Mentee Jadah Jones
We all come from somewhere, but that doesn’t mean we all belong somewhere. It took me a while to learn where I’m from, so now its time to learn where I belong.
A whimsicial narrative of my life as my step count increases. Throughout my journey, I meet different parts of myself, from Curiosity to Shame. It’s a story of how these “people” have helped me grow.
Kat and Lucia are a mentor and mentee pair of short girls living in NYC. They may be little, but they’re loud in a conversation about body image and self-confidence.
Since we both experienced single-gender institutions as part of growing up, we’re taking the time to question the continuation of these institutions and how to make them more inclusive.
How have protests and movements evolved and stayed the same over decades? We discuss our experiences at a women’s march and climate strike and how generations are connected in fighting for social justice.