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Celebrity role models and inspiring feminist celebrities for girls and women everywhere.

Women Won Big at 2019 Grammys
The 61st annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday night, an evening that seemed to be themed around all things woman. Female songwriters, rappers, producers, singers, and engineers racked up awards left and right, with a grand total of 31 women taking home awards.
By Reigning Women7 years ago in Viva
Chris Brown Cleared in Rape Investigation
On January 22, news broke that Chris Brown was being detained in Paris, France for rape allegations. In the wake of Lifetime’s Surviving R Kelly and the #MeToo Movement, the internet did not take the allegations against R&B singer Chris Brown lightly. Press sites and social media quickly began to denounce the singer and bring up his criminal past. Brown’s 2009 domestic violence case was highly publicized, along with his other run-ins with the law and tumultuous relationships. Despite his rocky past, in recent years Chris Brown has been staying out of the media and trouble. Many believe this can be attributed to his new role as a father to his daughter Royalty Brown.
By Maya Ann7 years ago in Viva
Surviving R. Kelly: Lifetime Docuseries Tells All
R. Kelly sexual assault allegations are nothing new. In the wake of the Lifetime docuseries Surviving R. Kelly, let’s take a look at R. Kelly’s history of abuse and accusations. Let’s also discuss what it would take to put a stop to R. Kelly if that is even possible.
By Maya Ann7 years ago in Viva
#MeToo Moves Forward but Why Do We Still Support Chris Brown?
The #MeToo movement has made some major moves in the way the world looks at sexual assault, and for the most part, things seem to be moving forward, however, the music industry has turned a blind eye to certain artists' past discrepancies, while we're all distracted with Hollywood. Since I’ve been alive, music has had a long history of objectifying women and using sexuality to sell records. Now with the #MeToo movement, it seems as if we are beginning to hold the powerful accountable for their actions, and calling people out, but that is not always the case. Male artists who have been caught and convicted of assault against women remain at the top of the charts and unscathed by a movement that has shaken the country.
By Stephanie Murguia7 years ago in Viva
An Open Letter to Roseanne Barr. Top Story - November 2018.
Dear Roseanne, The new season of The Conners has spurred me to write to you. I've been so upset with you ever since the reboot of your self-titled show. You see, I grew up with you as a secondary mother. Your television family was a reflection of my family, and your parenting lessons echoed my mother's. You were the first feminist woman I saw blazing a path with no regard to those she upset. You were revolutionary to girls of my age.
By Diane Nivens7 years ago in Viva
Why Ariana Grande is Changing the Status Quo of Women and Mental Health
Ariana Grande recently released her new album, Sweetener, and just announced her US Tour dates for the Sweetener World Tour. Her career is skyrocketing right now and she deserves to be recognized beyond the mere fact that her and Pete Davidson have split. She’s silently advocating for a positive mental state of mind and honing in on her womanhood, all while being independent working on getting better.
By Mackenzie Coberley7 years ago in Viva
The Future of Willow Creek?
Most people who consider themselves part of the church community are already aware of the allegations against Willow Creek's former teaching pastor, Bill Hybels. However, the publicity of these accusations has spread far beyond the megachurch. Through media, the #MeToo movement was a major power player in reviving what the church tried to bury nearly eight years back... but what does any of this have to do with Reverend Steve Carter's sudden resignation?
By michael o7 years ago in Viva
To the Funny Women That Shaped My Life
One of my earliest memories is watching tv with my grandma, who I used to call Tata. In Spain late 1990s, my little household's tv repertoire consisted of whatever was available in the small variety of channels we had at the time. I remember watching El Chavo del 8, a Mexican sitcom from the 70s that they show and my grandparents put on tv because it was what they were showing at the time. I also remember Lina Morgan, a Spanish actress, and the old films they show most afternoons. You see, quirky characters filled my then developing brain, and my love for comedy began.
By Andrea de Lera8 years ago in Viva
Best Feminist Quotes by Emma Watson
I’m a diehard Emma Watson fan ever since she starred in the Harry Potter film franchise as Hermione Granger, who was voted the best female Hollywood character of all time. Not only is she a stunning model and actress, Emma is also a major feminist and activist who never puts her guard down when it comes to equal rights. She’s also been appointed as a UN Women Goodwill ambassador and helped the launched of UN Women campaign HeForShe, which calls for men to advocate gender equality.
By Lilliana Backman8 years ago in Viva
Is Everyone Trash?
This morning, news broke that actor Morgan Freeman was accused of inappropriate behavior by eight different women on films sets and interviews. There was one account by a production assistant that he lifted up her skirt and asked her if she was wearing underwear. This allegedly happened on the Going in Style set. Of course, after these allegations came to light, Freeman apologized.
By M D8 years ago in Viva
Ode to a Time When Justice Looks Different, We Listen to Women and Survivors, and Blackness Is Not Used as a Means to Support Serial Rapists. Top Story - April 2018.
All over social media, Cosby rape apologists are passionately decrying his conviction. It doesn’t seem to matter that he admitted to putting Quaaludes in the drinks of the 62 women he violated. He framed drugging the women in a cavalier manner because apparently everyone used to do ‘ludes in the 60s. You know, no big deal. He just forgot that really essential part of allowing the women to consent to drugs and sex before chemically rendering them immobile and unable to say yes or no. He even joked about slipping mickeys in women’s drinks in a 1969 comedy routine. He clearly felt an unquestioned entitlement to these women’s bodies. And somehow, the voices of 62 women are eclipsed to many by the perspectives of one powerful man who wanted to drug women and assault them, but not have any consequences for those actions.
By Richard Wright, MA8 years ago in Viva
When It's Too Hard
Role models are abundant. There are writers like J.K. Rowling who was rejected twelve times before becoming the author of one of the most popular series of books ever. There are actors like Robert Downey Jr. who overcame substance abuse and are now uber successful in his industry.
By Maya Conroy8 years ago in Viva