In a recent interview with BBC Channel 4 author and self-proclaimed feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie made remarks about transgender women that received immediate backlash from the transgender community and allies. When asked about how someone has “arrived” at being a woman, especially in regards to transgender women, Adichie had this to say: “I think if […]

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie‘s definition of feminism was featured on Beyonce‘s 2013 song ***Flawless. The feature, sampled from a TED talk Adichie gave, is such a significant part of the song that she’s even credited as featured artist on it. Though that was three years ago, and Beyonce has since dropped another stellar album, […]

Women talk about issues including being pressured to stay in abusive relationships, slut-shaming and double standards for men and women.

The Butler and Selma star David Oyelowo is teaming up with Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o for her new project. Oyelowo will star with Nyong’o in the independent film, Americanah according to Variety. Based…