A Day Without A Woman: A Look at Intersectionality

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Within progressive circles, there is much debate about the women’s strike that was part of “A Day Without a Woman,” a nationwide protest held on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017. In this video, made on the day of the event, Lisa Blair discusses the strike through the lens of intersectionality, recognizing the multifaceted identities of women and our diverse needs and challenges stemming from other intersecting forms of oppression. Lisa Blair is a process-oriented psychotherapist, interdisciplinary artist and fine art photographer, activist and feminist focused on intersectionality.

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Cast Your Vote Here For the She-ro of the Year!

This year is the 100-year anniversary of International Women’s Day. It’s a time to celebrate women and how far we’ve come, baby. From female presidents to humanitarians to Nobel Prize laureates, the world is full of women that have soared and roared and paved the way for every one of us, every day.

The Huffington Post World team has put together an enlightening slide show of some the she-roes of our time. I was personally moved by these women who move the world. Cast your vote for the most inspiring woman for you here.

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