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A True Activist: The Life of Berta Cáceres
Born into the Lenca people in La Esperanza, Honduras in 1971 Berta Cáceres grew up to become a Honduran indigenous activist, environmental activist and the co-founder of the Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras.
Chlöe Swarbrick: An Inspirational Voice for the 21st Century
Junior Girl Frances Belt writes about New Zealand MP 26-year-old Chloe Swarbrick, who went viral in 2019 after her “OK Boomer” moment.
Media Analysis: Sisterhood in Disney – Part 2
In Part Two of her media analysis, Junior Girl Emily Rawle discusses sisters from the classic Cinderella, and from Lilo & Stitch.
The Dream of the Red Chamber: Girls in the Qing Dynasty
Junior Girl Mengshu Ye reviews the classic Chinese novel “The Dream of the Red Chamber” and talks about girls’ lives during the Qing dynasty.
Dear America: Making History Personal
Junior Girl Emily VanderBent writes about the iconic Dear America book series in the early 2000s, and one of her favorite books in the series.
Josephine Baker
At age 19, Baker moved to Paris, where the more integrated crowds accepted her as a performer rather than just a chorus girl. She became a popular performer and was even depicted in Picasso’s paintings.
Emily Dickinson in Amherst
Junior Girl Mengshu Ye writes about her summer experiences in Amherst, Massachusetts, and her love of famed poet Emily Dickinson.
Media Analysis: Sisterhood in Disney – Part 1
In part one of her media analysis, Junior Girl Emily Rawle discusses sisterhood in Disney, and the relationship between Anna and Elsa in 2013’s Frozen.
Culture Analysis: “Soft Boys”
Junior Girl Teresa Mettela discusses the rise of “soft boys” and the subtle, pervasive misogyny that continues to persist.
Media Analysis: The Villain Edit
Junior Girl Emily Rawle expertly analyzes reality television and the rise of the “villain edit” that is prevalent in the medium.