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Dr. Yaba Blay on Skin Color's Meaning and Bringing the Dialogue to CNN

While colorism isn't a word you hear every day, it is a social construct we all experience. Dr. Yaba Blay, head of the (1)ne Drop Project, has researched complexion politics from Drexel University to CNN's 'Black in America.' For her, colorism is a never-ending conversation and here's why.

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The Steubenville Rape Case is Closed, But What About Sexual Assault in College?

Two high school teens were convicted and sentenced to juvenile hall for raping their classmate recently, but statistics show that girls aren't much safer in college. In fact, some universities are committed to preserving rape culture.

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Happy International Women's Day!: 10 Songs Celebrating Our Fabulousity

What's your favorite feminist jam? We bet Parlour contributor Victoria Johnson has you covered with her top ten women's anthems. Go on, you know you need a desk wiggle.

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Hey President Obama, Where's My Free Birth Control?

Wondering when President Obama's Affordable Care Act was going to give you that birth control pill for free 99? We were too, so Parlour columnist Nakia D. Hansen investigated the hold up.

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Joan Morgan on Black Sex, Identity and the Politics of Pleasure

What are the Politics of Pleasure? We didn't know either so we asked soon-to-be professor Joan Morgan about her Stanford University class and upcoming talks around passion, joy and how we can get some.

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F' Your Fertility Threats, I'll Get Pregnant When I Want

Are the 30's are peer-pressuring your womb? Parlour columnist Nakia D. Hansen says these fertility stats aren't all they seem, so why won't pop culture get off our collective uteri?

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Parlour MAVEN: Foluke Akinlose Providing Inspiration to Women and Girls Across the UK

Foluke Akinlose will be one of four speakers featured at this week's I'mPOSSIBLE Conversation in London. We spoke with her about everything from starting a new social enterprise to inspiring the next generation of leaders in our latest installment of Parlour MAVEN.

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Parlour MAVEN: Model Rachel Ritfeld on Motherhood and Balance

As we get closer to London's upcoming I'mPOSSIBLE Conversation, we caught up with model, actress and philanthropist Rachel Ritfeld who will be one of four speakers featured at the December 12th event.

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Parlour MAVEN: Rachel Springate on Pairing Small Start-ups with Big Connections

Rachel Springate, founder of Enright Entertainment, is just one of four dynamic women who will be speaking at the December 12 I'mPOSSIBLE Conversation at Pearson headquarters in London. Hear what she has to say about everything from building strong business relationships to working across global lines as our newest Parlour MAVEN.

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