Beheard Talk

During the Academy Awards, actress Patricia Arquette used her Oscars acceptance speech to advocate for equal pay and women’s rights. On the surface it was a rousing speech with a strong message, however she later said:

“It’s time for all the women in America, and all the men that love women and all the gay people and all the people of color that’s we’ve all fought for to fight for us now.”

As a result, critics say her comments undermined people of color and the LGBT community. We discussed the intersectionality of race, sexual and gender identity and women’s rights, and questioned whether there is a divide in the feminist movement, featuring Wagatwe Wanjuki, writer, activist and speaker on gender-based violence.

During the Academy Awards, actress Patricia Arquette used her Oscars acceptance speech to advocate for equal pay and women’s rights. On the surface it was a rousing speech with a strong message, however she later said:

“It’s time for all the women in America, and all the men that love women and all the gay people and all the people of color that’s we’ve all fought for to fight for us now.”

As a result, critics say her comments undermined people of color and the LGBT community. We discussed the intersectionality of race, sexual and gender identity and women’s rights, and questioned whether there is a divide in the feminist movement, featuring Wagatwe Wanjuki, writer, activist and speaker on gender-based violence.

During the Academy Awards, actress Patricia Arquette used her Oscars acceptance speech to advocate for equal pay and women’s rights. On the surface it was a rousing speech with a strong message, however she later said:

“It’s time for all the women in America, and all the men that love women and all the gay people and all the people of color that’s we’ve all fought for to fight for us now.”

As a result, critics say her comments undermined people of color and the LGBT community. We discussed the intersectionality of race, sexual and gender identity and women’s rights, and questioned whether there is a divide in the feminist movement, featuring Wagatwe Wanjuki, writer, activist and speaker on gender-based violence.

Each month, the Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio “Dreamer and Doer” series spotlights inspirational Millennials who are making waves in their communities and empowering others. In February 2015, we spoke to Khaair Morrison, a youth advocate, community organizer, motivational speaker and co-founder of The Voice of Youth Changes Everything (VOYCE).

Each month, the Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio “Dreamer and Doer” series spotlights inspirational Millennials who are making waves in their communities and empowering others. In February 2015, we spoke to Khaair Morrison, a youth advocate, community organizer, motivational speaker and co-founder of The Voice of Youth Changes Everything (VOYCE).

In light of Black History Month, we discussed the strides that Black Americans have made in the U.S. and examined the progress that still needs to be made education and race relations.

In light of Black History Month, we discussed the strides that Black Americans have made in the U.S. and examined the progress that still needs to be made education and race relations.

In light of Black History Month, we discussed the strides that Black Americans have made in the U.S. and examined the progress that still needs to be made education and race relations.

We discussed some of the most interesting news stories of the week, including same-sex marriage Alabama's and a proposal to ban yoga pants.

We discussed some of the most interesting news stories of the week, including same-sex marriage Alabama's and a proposal to ban yoga pants.