OpenLetr

A blog with the goal to break societal and cultural boundaries to empower women to stand up, speak out, and make better daily choices.
Founder @FatimaBocoum

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Watch the BBC #Africa Eye recently published and shocking video of undercover women journalists posing as students to decipher the levers used by academics at the University of #Lagos and #Ghana to harass women into ‘sex for grades.' #MeToo https://t.co/e2X0URIq4Y

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Let’s talk about #narcissism. Many are claiming that narcissism is “on the rise,” and it’s occurring to me that, in getting excited about spotting #narcissists, we have lost some scope on the matter. https://t.co/LgKAyOTWsG

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Will she move up the ranking? As of now #SerenaWilliams earned 23 titles, behind the all-time n*1 #MargaretCourt with 24. Nobody knows what's ahead for Williams, but let’s note these women’s achievements are, by far, higher than their male counterparts. https://t.co/mkAA5ZkciC

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The concept reminds me of all those hours I spent staring at the sky as a kid. Time was infinite and the world only seemed to exist for the purpose of mystery and discovery. Life was a long meditation. And it was mine, too, with all its wonders. #selfcare https://t.co/FC9q3tjyKU

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A leaked #viral memo from #Google proves tech giants are ultimately not light years ahead, as the evangelists would have us believe. "I'm Not Returning to Google After #Maternity, and Here Is Why" is the experience of a worker navigating her #pregnancy. https://t.co/yjL8VPI3Pn

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Regardless of your level of loyalty to #CrueltyFree, knowing what those words mean can be confusing. With the many statuses, it is important for #BeautyBrands to offer transparency. But from those that don’t, in the end, it's up to us to educate ourselves. https://t.co/ISYti6wVJS

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Japanese #beauty company, #Shiseido, sponsor of the #WTA Finals, is offering the largest prize money package in the history of #tennis—to a woman, only if she manages to go through the competition unbeaten. The tournament will be held in #Shenzhen... https://t.co/RNUg2LXUcS

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The #MeToo movement has reached #Myanmar. A recent documentary, filmed along the China-Myanmar border, shows among other crimes of #sexualviolence, Myanmar #women telling their stories of being sold to Chinese businessmen. Watch now. https://t.co/cehq2TcGql

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"In today's world, what you see on social media and pretty much everywhere is the idea of perfection. Everything is 'snatched' and 'on fleek' [...] Once I separated myself from the expectations of others to focus on my authenticity, everything followed." https://t.co/K2m39NFdyv

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Megan Rapinoe says kneeling during the National Anthem was difficult, but not disrespectful, adding that she is hopeful there will be a day when she will not feel the need to kneel https://t.co/FSUr8pSaqo

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This is not any victory. It is a testimony to the inevitable gender equality, a realization, for some, of the potential of women. And we do have the opportunity to breathe in this magical moment. #WorldCupfinal #WomensWorldCup #FIFAWomensWorldCup #EqualPayNow #MeganRapinoe #Trump

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Who had the bright idea of inviting Ivanka to the #G20 summit on #Womensempowerment? There is a viral video of #ChristineLagarde, Chief of the #IMF, rolling her eyes as the Daughter awkwardly tries to insert herself into a conversation of world leaders. https://t.co/epUvLDetuJ

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With all the #BeautyBoxes available, it's difficult to choose the right one. I scoured the world wide web & discovered the most indulgent you're sure to adore. You’ll discover brands you’ve never heard of & try the most coveted in the world of pampering. https://t.co/5K17APHNNK

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Last week #FIFA apologized for removing two fans in political shirts campaigning for the right of women to enter #soccer stadiums in #Iran. FIFA has been under pressure from Iranians for quite some time to get involved, but now we are at a turning point. https://t.co/Uuojv4Nl6i

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As much as we love the no-makeup makeup during summer, a simple trick is to switch your lip color up. But you don’t want any bold color & pinky-peach isn’t the only option. The latest trends include unique tones, monochromatic looks & a change of texture. https://t.co/c4iNaFXGsk

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The #USWNT, the best in the world, is paid roughly $0.38 on every dollar made by their male counterparts. Further, they have also been ranked no.1 for 10 of the last 11 years. The #TIMESUPNOW has finally caught up to this enduring and obvious injustice. https://t.co/aUKo92HTo0

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"I slept in Martha Washington’s bed, and my brother, Ken, in George Washington’s. Mom told us this, my earliest memory, South Bronx, circa 1951. It’s the beginning of my American story—sweet and sassy, with a pinch of mystery." Meryl Meisler #Feminism https://t.co/7SuiLFxt3s

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the #19thAmendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Wisconsin State Journal celebrated the suffragettes by talking to prominent women like their first woman Senator. https://t.co/BQkbyonziZ

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The #beauty industry has been breaking the barriers for inclusion in the areas of race, body shape, and gender. But there still is a missing demographic. The mature women. Here are the brands that have given them the attention they deserve. #AgelessForever https://t.co/RAQnuTIhye

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I’m guessing you heard of #hyaluronic acid at least once this past week maybe in an IG ad or even from your BFF. This is a highly trendy and coveted #skincare ingredient. But why, and what does it do? That is what I am here to tell you. https://t.co/JmQBefYUzl