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4th Of July Activism and Inspiration

July 4, 2022 by WendyB

Let’s start this 4th of July with a song! Click the link below for Reina del Cid’s powerful adaptation of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” “Land of dystopia/Religious myopia.” Those of you who are in NYC and have no plans in the very near future can join me at this march in Brooklyn at 5…

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Filed Under: activism, holidays, racism, Special Occasions Tagged With: frederick douglass, nyc protests

Remembering George Floyd, Part 1

May 25, 2021 by WendyB

Today, May 25, marks a year since George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis by then-cop Derek Chauvin — a death that triggered one of the largest protest movements in U.S. history under the rallying cry of “Black Lives Matter.” Memorial marches, rallies, and vigils are planned in many locations. If you’re in New York City,…

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Filed Under: In the News, news, politics, racism, racism Tagged With: abolish the police, black lives matter, defund the police, george floyd

Jewel of the Month: Inspired by Lil Nas X

March 29, 2021 by WendyB

In 2019, 19-year-old rapper Lil Nas X vaulted from TikTok meme maker lauded by Justin Bieber to record-breaking mainstream success with his country-rap song “Old Town Road,” and there are so many things I love about this story. First of all, this song appealed to every age group, from toddlers to their grandparents. If you…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, charity, earrings, featured jewel, gift ideas, gold, Good Causes, In the News, jewel of the month, Jewelry, music, my designs, platinum, racism, stud earrings Tagged With: billy ray cyrus, lgbtq+, lil nas x, montero, old town road, satan shoes

Recent Posts: Gropers and Manipulators

August 28, 2017 by WendyB

In case you missed them, I did two big posts recently. The challenges and dangers of confronting aggressive men in front of other people. Taylor Swift wants you to think she’s a victim, Miley wants you to think she’s a good girl, and the Game of Thrones showrunners want you to rubber-stamp all their worst…

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Filed Under: feminism, In the News, racism, racism Tagged With: racism, sexism

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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