The Silencing of a Generation: Why Teen Vogue’s Politics Layoffs Are a Step Backward

The decision to eliminate Teen Vogue’s politics team amid its merger with Vogue isn’t just a staffing change, it’s a silencing of young, progressive voices. For years, Teen Vogue empowered women aged 17 to 30 with political education, cultural critique, and unapologetic advocacy. In a time when right-wing media spreads prejudice and misinformation, and young women are seeking spaces to learn, lead, and be heard, this move feels like a step backward. It’s more than a loss.. it’s a warning.

BLACK GIRLS ARE NOT THE BUTT OF YOUR RACIST JOKE

When a Black girl is called a slur and people laugh, it’s not just a joke, it’s violence. It happens to Black women every day. These moments aren’t isolated; they’re part of a long legacy of dehumanization, silence, and complicity. We’re done tolerating harm disguised as humor. We’re calling it out, de-platforming it, and protecting Black girls at all costs. Because we are not your punchline — and we never were.

300,000 Black Women Pushed Out.

Nearly 300,000 Black women have been pushed out of the workforce—and the silence around it is deafening. This blog is a rally cry, a strategy guide, and a love letter to every woman navigating the pivot. We name the injustice, honor the brilliance, and offer real tools for rebuilding on our terms. The Good Girl Movement isn’t watching from the sidelines, we’re building the future now.

Say Her Name: Honoring the Black Women and Girls We Lost on 9/11

Black women and girls were among the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, but their stories are too often left untold. From 11-year-old Asia Cottom to flight attendant Wanda Anita Green, these women were mothers, daughters, pioneers, and dreamers. This piece honors their lives, their legacies, and calls for a more inclusive remembrance. Because saying her name is more than tribute, it’s justice..

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The Summer I Turned Into a Good Girl

A love letter to Black women and girls becoming, unbecoming, and becoming again through education, evolution, and self-love.

SHE IS THE MOMENT: Olandria Carthen’s Journey on Love Island USA and the Reality of Being a Black Woman in Love and Media

Olandria Carthen’s journey on Love Island USA was more than a love story—it was a masterclass in grace, advocacy, and reclaiming narrative as a Black woman in media. From emotional labor to romantic resilience, she challenged the tropes that often flatten us and stood tall in her truth. This piece honors her softness, her strength, and the power of being seen without apology.

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