Friday Blogaround

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Recommended Reading:

Jamilah: Three Things Kamala Harris Should Be Known for That Don't Involve Her Looks

Juan: Congress Obsessed with American Muslims, Neglects Real Threat of White Supremacists [Content Note: The post at this link includes discussion of violence, terrorism, and racism.]

UN Women: Momentum Towards Meeting the MDGs: 1,000 Days of Action Remain [Content Note: The post at this link contains discussion of various manifestations of misogyny, including violence.]

Erica: The TNT Blames the Victim [Content Note: The post at this link contains discussion of the sexual assault and murder of a child, as well as discussion of victim-blaming and gender essentialism.]

crunktastic: Five Ways Talib Kweli Can Become a Better Ally to Women in Hip Hop [Content Note: The post at this link contains discussion of misogyny, rape culture, and homophobia.]

Juliana: What Happens When Women Are "Illegal"? [Content Note: The post at this link contains discussion of various manifestations of misogyny, including violence.]

And another post in the Naming Series! Let's Talk About Names: Gaayathri.

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