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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

Jess Grey

Posted on January 20, 2019

Culture

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

Kerra Bolton

Posted on April 26, 2018

TV, Movies & Recaps

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

Lesley Gayle

Posted on February 15, 2018

Culture

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."

Kerra Bolton

Posted on July 27, 2017

Culture

Sweatpants & Culture | Poet Nikki Giovanni

Born on this day in 1943, Nikki Giovanni continues to dream the world around her into a better place.

Jess Grey

Posted on June 6, 2017

Culture

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

Kerra Bolton

Posted on May 31, 2017

Culture

Sweatpants & Equality | NAACP Day

On the 108th anniversary of its founding, we take a look at the legacy and ongoing work of the NAACP.

Jess Grey

Posted on February 12, 2017

Culture

Sweatpants & Equality | Celebrating Shirley Chisholm

Today marks the 92nd birthday of badass political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm. Celebrate her amazing legacy with us!

Jess Grey

Posted on November 29, 2016