Author Archives: Renee

For The National Review Sotomayor Is The Wise Latina Buddhist

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Renee

Okay, this latest image sent my WTF meter right off. Seriously, how much longer are white men going to display their ignorance and hatred to promote their undeserved privilege? It started with Sotomayor the piñata because apparently the fact that … Continue reading →

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Oral Sex and Reciprocity

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Renee

Sex, Sex, Sex and more Sex. We are so obsessed with sex that we often attach it to things that it has no relation to and when it comes to the actual conversations about intercourse, we use ridiculous euphemisms to … Continue reading →

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Always A Tramp: Lil Kim On Dancing With The Stars

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Renee

“You’re trying to be a lady but you’re more comfortable being a tramp,” were the words of Bruno Tonioli. The audience and her partner laughed along while the shock and embarrassment registered on the face of Lil Kim. DWTS has … Continue reading →

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Yeast Infection: When You Want To Make Love To The Toilet Brush

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Renee

At the risk of being accused of “over sharing,” I have decided to talk about yeast infections. I have not had one in about three years but this past week let me tell you, I could bake a loaf of … Continue reading →

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Womanism/Feminism…Feminism/Womanism

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Renee

When we look at labels to describe activism by women we commonly use the term womanist, or feminist. Words mean something despite how casually we toss them around. They are how we order and understand our world. In an effort … Continue reading →

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Rihanna Is Erased By Do Something.ORG When They Confront Domestic Violence

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Renee

Earlier this morning I was sent a link about a campaign run by DoSomething.org. In an effort to raise awareness about violence against women they have created a re-enactment of the beating that Rihanna allegedly received from Chris Brown. Extreme … Continue reading →

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Only In A Woman’s World: Frito Lay Goes Girly

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Renee

There I was happily watching CNN this morning when they reported that women are now no longer seen as a niche market.  It seems that the recession depression has largely effected men and companies are now realizing that it is … Continue reading →

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