For women …poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital necessity of our existence. It forms the quality of light within which we can predicate our hopes and dreams toward survival and change, first made into language, then into idea, then into more tangible action. Poetry is the way we help give name to the nameless so it can be thought
poet audre lorde
Nneka MacGregor uses her history as an abuse victim to help women in similar situations
Mike Sholars sits down with the renowned lawyer to discuss her pursuit of law, how the game’s changed and why she hates giving interviews
Mother, activist and York University student, Mary El’Bably leads a triple life
The non-profit Girls Action Foundation celebrates women as they are
Anorexia survivor Rae Smith leads a resistance against a weight-obsessed world
Women rejoice as the City of Joy, dedicated to the protection of women, opens in the Congo
As a woman in track and field, Sue Wise knows firsthand the gender biases inherent in sports
For some, it’s the number one rule to looking good. For others, it’s just about getting rid of that irritating texture. But all students and experts can agree that getting rid of dry skin is important not only to your skin’s appearance, but to your overall health as well.
Many people tend to overlook their waist when it comes to figuring out whether they’re packing on the pounds and instead reach for the scale, but according to doctors across Canada, waist size can not only predict whether you’re gaining weight, but whether you’re at risk of heart-related problems.
