Category Archives: The Arts

For Girls Who Love Themselves Enough to Talk Back to Lil Wayne

Posted on March 7, 2011 by LB

Check this out! A little change from the songs/videos you blogged about :). -Leslie For Girls Who Love Themselves Enough to Talk Back to Lil Wayne Color Lines Preview: “Rapper Lil Wayne has certainly had his fair share of critics, … Continue reading →

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Women for Sale

Posted on February 22, 2011 by LB

Trigger Warning: Violence against women and men including abuse and rape. Graphic images. In many conversations and debates about pornography, promotion of violence against women is a common theme.  Indeed, this is often the position of those on the anti-porn … Continue reading →

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All Rights: Sir Ken Robinson: Changing Education Paradigms (Jan. 28, 2011)

Posted on January 28, 2011 by LB

Sir Ken Robinson, PhD, who “received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the arts” is “an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human resources.”  He is author of The Element: How Finding … Continue reading →

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All Rights All Around the World (Jan. 14, 2011)

Posted on January 14, 2011 by LB

A daily digest highlighting events around the world. Advocates say U.S. citizens are also [v]ictimized by human trafficking ABC Action News Preview: “The victims in human trafficking cases are often immigrants, exploited by the very people who brought them to … Continue reading →

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All Rights All Around the World (Jan. 13., 2011)

Posted on January 13, 2011 by LB

A daily digest highlighting events around the world. US Human Rights Group Releases Freedom Rankings ERR News Preview: “The human rights organization, Freedom House, has counted Estonia among the freest nations in an increasingly undemocratic world.” Related: Freedom Gone South … Continue reading →

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Katy Perry’s “Firework”: Dedicated to the “It Gets Better Project”

Posted on December 18, 2010 by LB

 MTV: “Katy Perry Dedicates ‘Firework’ Video To ‘It Gets Better’ Project”: Pink’s new music video for “Raise Your Glass” is all about gay rights and now Katy Perry wants to do her part with her “Firework” clip. The singer announced … Continue reading →

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CAUTION: Strong Language (She’s just an object.)

Posted on November 19, 2010 by LB

What’s in the songs we’re listening to?  What do we pour our money into on iTunes and in clubs?  What do these videos say about women? SHAKE THAT—Eminem and Nate Dogg I was revibed as soon as this Bitch gyrated … Continue reading →

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Say No to Hate: Notable Gay/Lesbian Books

Posted on November 1, 2010 by LB

 Say No to Hate: Notable Gay/Lesbian Books A great list by Kirkus Reviews; check it out!

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I Love My Hair / Whip My Hair

Posted on October 22, 2010 by LB

Watch these two carefully… They came out around the same time and have some interesting similarities.  Anyway, great songs for kids!

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say it; you never know who is(n’t) listening.

Posted on October 5, 2010 by LB

you are not alone you never were even when you didn’t know it even when you were not lonely we were here even when we were silent even when we were scared locked up put away afraid to say we … Continue reading →

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