My passion for social justice is deeply intertwined with who I am, and how I grew up. I come from parents of generosity who give so much of themselves to serve others and I have always been inspired by them to go forward and give of myself to effect the change I want to see in the world and that I believe needs to occur.
That source of inspiration has led me to pursue a degree in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Washington where I have begun to exercise my passion for effecting social change surrounding the social issues that matter deeply to me and impact the neglected communities I care for.
That source of inspiration has led me to find creative fulfillment in producing graphic artwork designed to foster communal motivation to mend the social issues that plague our world and our own psyches like climate change, racism, sexism, mental health stigma, and disbelief in one’s self worth especially as a woman.
This page is a space to share the work I am doing, the art I am creating, and the projects I am working on to actualize my passion for creating social change and manufacture social justice. Read, learn, look, watch. This is the beginning of my purpose.
Read, Learn, and Take Action.
I recently took an introduction to Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies course at the University of Washington and as part of my final project, I created a manifesto about Menstrual Injustice and the need for Menstrual Justice. Women, girls, transgender men, boys, and nonbinary persons who menstruate deserve equal, equitable, and affordable support in their journey of menstruation, and we have the power to give that to them. My manifesto details exactly how to do just that.
Reproductive Justice For All.
I recently took an English course rooted in social science at the University of Washington and as part of my final project, I created a video about Reproductive Justice and the need for equitable reproductive healthcare. Women, girls, transgender men, boys, and nonbinary persons who have the capacity to birth children deserve equal, equitable, anti-poverty, and anti-racist support in their journey of reproductive capability, and we have the power to give that to them. My video details exactly how to give them just that.
Listen, Learn, and Take Action.
My Art For Social Change
Reads. Listens. Resources.
Here is a list of some of the articles, books, podcasts, and resources that have further ignited my passion for intersectional social justice. If you’re feeling at all inspired, I hope you’ll check them out.
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Feminism Is For Everybody: Passionate Politics by bell hooks — This book was my first introduction to a definition of feminism that I resonated with. hooks is/was an incredibly profound and influential black, lesbian, feminist scholar whose multiply marginalized identities placed her on the underside of power. hooks’s lived experiences with oppression from multiple angles equipped her with the tools to effectively criticize and critique the institutions of power that worked to oppress her and other marginalized bodies. hooks links feminism with class, race, bodily autonomy, and globalization/colonialism and imperialism, broadening the common definition and understanding of feminism. hooks defines feminism as a movement to end sexist oppression and asks audience to consider that discrimination on the basis of class, race, sexuality, ethnicity etc. play a role in initiating and perpetuating sexist oppression, and thus must also be addressed in support of feminist ends. I have read and re-read this book over and over again and have gained new insights every time; click on this link and give yourself the opportunity to learn and absorb a feminist politics crafted through an intersectional and compassionate lens.
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Women’s Health
Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Ask Your Gynecologist - The Everygirl Podcast
The Radical Truth About Your Period That Every Woman Needs to Hear - The Everygirl Podcast
Criminal Justice
Making Amends - This podcast was created by a former professor of mine and has been an invaluable resource for me in cultivating more compassion for individuals convicted of crime and in coming to an understanding of what a more humane criminal justice system could look like. I highly recommend those of you interested in criminal justice reform give any or all of the episodes a listen.
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Residency — a mission driven, non-profit social enterprise that produces custom, branded apparel to help support women in the larger LA community transition to permanent housing. Residency employs these women and through the proceeds generated via apparel sales, provides these women with access to ]trauma-informed therapy and self-development training (ie. personal goal setting, financial planning, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving training). This non-profit is doing INCREDIBLE work and I am so inspired by their mission and follow through.