Cardi B Says She’s Going to Write a Book!

Cardi B Says She’s Going to Write a Book!

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Complex reports that Cardi B is going to be writing a book! On Sunday, the twenty-six-year-old rapper did an Instagram live and defended herself against those who seek to undermine her due to her Bronx upbringing.   https://www.instagram.com/p/BvX6RvCHhhy/   “Let me tell you something,” Cardi said. “I am a rapper. I am a bitch that came from the streets, that came to the industry. I wasn’t a Disney channel star. I wasn’t a nun. I wasn’t a saint.”   She ended the live by stating, “Y’all don’t gotta worry about it, y’all don’t gotta tell my story,” Cardi said. “Want to know why y’all …

20 Gloria Steinem Quotes to Empower You!

20 Gloria Steinem Quotes to Empower You!

Happy 85th birthday to the great Gloria Steinem! Gloria Steinem is one of the most influential and prominent figures in second-wave feminism and marched alongside greats like Dr. Maya Angelou. She made a massive contribution to American feminism from the 60s to the 70s, and continues to influence change in the era of #MeToo and Times Up. It may be her eighty-fifth birthday, but she is not slowing down, and has she is also heavily involved in these recent movements as well.   Image Via Elle   Not only is she a fierce political activist but also a writer/journalist with books …

Five Books for Women Who Want to Skip Parenthood

Five Books for Women Who Want to Skip Parenthood

It’s tough being a woman who doesn’t want kids and it shouldn’t have to be. We compiled a list of books for women who are proud of their decision, or for those who are thinking about not wanting kids, try these reads before making your decision, or you can see these books to help you with your choice. Book Riot, and Hello Giggles influenced some of these book choices. Happy Women’s History Month, to every woman and her choices!     #1. Beyond Motherhood: Choosing a Life Without Children by Jeanne Safer     image via amazon   After years of soul-searching, Jeanne …

Fifteen Reasons Why I Read Books

Fifteen Reasons Why I Read Books

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This past weekend I was talking to a friend of mine about books, because why not? And I listed a bunch of reasons as to why I love reading books, and he nodded his head and said, “You should write an article about it, but don’t go overboard.”   image via hdwallsbox.com   And here I am, sharing my reasons for my love of books, and I am going overboard, so screw you, Jake.   Image Via Autisable.com   #1. I am a word nerd. I love it when I read, and I recently saw an interesting word from Franz Kafka’s …

5 Amazing 2019 Novels With Lesbian Leads

5 Amazing 2019 Novels With Lesbian Leads

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What’s Women’s History Month if we don’t shine a spotlight on our queer sisters? These books all feature a leading lesbian character, and were released this year. I am happy to say that there are many, but I made a little list of what I think are the most promising reads that you can have in your shelf! Goodreads and Book Riot inspired the selections. Take a look!   1. Listen by Kris Bryant   Image Via Amazon   Former child music prodigy Lily Croft spends most days in her home office crunching numbers and analyzing data as an actuary. …