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From Misinformation to Empowerment: Unraveling the Complexities of Social Media

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Have you ever deleted social media for a “digital detox” or crafted the perfect social post through hours of trial and error? What about letting online influencers (or de-influencers) impact your daily habits, whether it be a new recipe, clothing item, or workout routine? Social media is a double-edged sword with many benefits and harms; […]

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The book Yelloface by R. F. Kuang held over a background of yellow flowers.
Blog, Bookish Life, Podcast Shownotes

Yellowface: Worth the Hype?

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Join Feminist Book Club content contributors Sam Paul and Alana Amore as they breakdown and discuss the thought-provoking recent release, Yellowface by R. F. Kuang.  In this mini-book club discussion, Sam and Alana explore the important conversations sparked by the book and its relevance to the contemporary literary landscape. Discover the powerful themes and resonant

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Author Interview, Blog, Podcast Shownotes

Mental Health x Environment with Morgan Sweeney + The Vibrancy of One’s Story with Emerson Whitney

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In this captivating episode of the Feminist Book Club podcast, we explore two thought-provoking segments that delve into the connections between mental health, environment, and the power of personal storytelling. In the first segment, Niba engages in an insightful conversation with Morgan Sweeney, a therapist in training, about the profound impact of our environments on

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Blog, Podcast Shownotes

Black Crossword Puzzles for the Diaspora + Empathy and Advocacy with Gen Z with Aparna Parthasarathy

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Join us for a special episode featuring two thought-provoking segments on representation and advocacy. In the first segment, Alana speaks with Juliana Pache, social media director, jewelry entrepreneur, and creator of Black Crosswords for the Diaspora. Juliana shares the story behind the creation of Black Crosswords, highlighting the importance of representation in overlooked spaces and

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Author Interview, Podcast Shownotes

Unlikeable Female Characters with Anna Bogutskaya + The Rhythm of Recovery and Rediscovery with Anissa Gray

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Renee welcomes Anna Bogutskaya to the podcast to chat about her book Unlikeable Female Characters and the nine character archetypes that make a woman unlikeable. You don’t have to be a film nut to enjoy this book and conversation and you’ll be floored by how common these tropes are.  Get a copy of Unlikeable Female

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Toni Morrison Stays in the Present + Stop Calling Black Women Strong with Brianna Holt
Author Interview, Podcast Shownotes

Toni Morrison Stays in the Present + Stop Calling Black Women Strong with Brianna Holt

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First, Ashley talks about the book, Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination by Toni Morrison. She further talks about Toni Morrison’s way of speaking about criticism, why opinion as criticism is a dire mistake, and how Ms. Morrison’s work stays in the present.   In the second segment, Tayler and Briana Holt ask

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Blog, Book Reviews, Social Justice

Women, Power, & Rape Culture (and Intersectionality)

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This post may include affiliate links, which means we make a small commission on any sales. This commission helps Feminist Book Club pay our contributors, so thanks for supporting small, independent media! Women, Power, & Rape Culture: The Politics and Policy of Underrepresentation is a very academic read, but it’s perfect for the work I

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