For all those badasses trying to catch up on the headlines, here are a few highlights from the past week. As always, join in the conversation using #TheFemWord and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. #FemNews
1. Vegas, baby! Netflix has renewed the hit, Emmy-nominated series GLOW for a third season, which means the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling will grace our screens again. After a second season that is as good (if not better) than the first, it’s no surprise this show about badass women and their stories will be back. Stocking up on legwarmers right now…
2. “It took me a really long time to find my own narrative, but I am what I am.” This week,
BuzzFeed News revealed the first trailer for Jane Fonda in Five Acts, an upcoming HBO documentary that takes a closer look at the life of legendary film star and badass activist Jane Fonda. The film, which premieres September 24th, is directed-produced by award-winning documentarian Susan Lacy, the director of 2017’s Spielberg and the creator of PBS’ American Masters series.
3. When trolls be trolling… correct their grammar. When a body shamer posted a negative comment on actress Busy Philips’ Instagram photo of herself being a badass at the gym, Busy clapped back by pointing out they had misused “you’re” -- because she’s the best. Busy is an advocate for body positivity and one of the most relatable celebrity moms on social media.
4. The battle against gender stereotypes takes the field! This program is giving girls and boys in India the opportunity to play cricket and learn dancing together. Changing Moves, Changing Minds aims to tackle sexism and teach kids about gender equality while they’re young. Says Alan Gemmell, director of the British Council in India (which sponsors the program), “It's about challenging stereotypes and saying there aren't just things that boys do and things that girls do.” Go get ‘em, badasses!
5. Three months after wiping her Instagram, actress Kelly Marie Tran is addressing her haters head on and taking online hatred and cultural erasure to task with a powerful, badass op-ed in the New York Times. “It wasn't their words,” she writes, “it's that I started to believe them.” The first-person piece is in direct response to the racist and sexist online harassment Tran received following her performance in Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi as Rose Tico, the first woman of color to play a leading role in the Star Wars franchise. Go, Loan!
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