Sweatpants & Equality | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2019
Though his 90th birthday fell on this past Tuesday, today is the official observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This day commemorating the life and work of Dr. King, [...]
Civil Rights
The Top 10 Reasons Why Coretta Scott King Was a Queen
The world underestimated Coretta Scott King. She was not a helpmate or footnote to her husband’s iconic story and the Civil Rights Movement he led. King was a [...]
Sweatpants & TV | 5 Reasons to Watch Good Girls Revolt on Amazon Prime
I’ve been particularly irritated by all the news lately, so I welcomed the entertainment escapism of Valentine’s Day. I went so far as to watch Pride & Prejudice with [...]
Sweatpants & Equality | Activism is a Practice – How to Be Woke
Political activist Kerra Bolton reminds us, "Performing wokeness is not the same as being awake." [...]
Sweatpants & Culture | Poet Nikki Giovanni
Born on this day in 1943, Nikki Giovanni continues to dream the world around her into a better place. [...]
Sweatpants & Equality | Activism is a Practice – A Movement, Not A Moment
"Activism” is a sustained commitment to bringing your highest self in service of the challenges and opportunities in the beloved community." [...]
Sweatpants & Equality | NAACP Day
On the 108th anniversary of its founding, we take a look at the legacy and ongoing work of the NAACP. [...]
Sweatpants & Equality | Celebrating Shirley Chisholm
Today marks the 92nd birthday of badass political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm. Celebrate her amazing legacy with us! [...]
