Women have to follow a whole different set of rules than men do when it comes to their safety. We are constantly warned never to walk outside alone at night and to travel in pairs. One of the most common items gifted to female students about to enter their college years is a bottle of …
When do you think of an empowered woman? What first comes to mind? Perhaps someone who is confident in themselves and their cause. Someone who is dedicated to achieving their goals no matter who stands in their way. A woman who values herself over others and loves herself wholeheartedly. If that is the kind of …
We should never overlook how anyone can make a difference. There is so much fear and injustice in the world, and although that is horrifying, the model citizen can and will always stand up. Houston baker Rukmini Das was initially baking more as a hobby, but she took the initiative with it when the George …
By now everyone should know the name: Breonna Taylor. Breonna Taylor was a Black medical worker who Louisville police officers shot after raiding her apartment. Here’s why we need to empower Black women. Only one of the three officers that entered and shot at her got any repercussion. And his punishment was absolutely not equal to …
In 2018, Jeanette Epps was taken off of a Russian spacecraft that would’ve made her the first woman to go into space for an extended time. But now, she’s going into space on Boeing’s new CST-100 Starliner is going to become the first woman to join the International Space Station Crew (The Starliner is a …
Obviously in some ways, everything has changed in 100 years. But in some other ways, not much has changed at all. One example of the latter is that of the female celebrity. We love them now just like we did in the 1910s. And we’re here to prove it. Hollywood is the premier movie industry …
One central tenet here at Liz Fe Lifestyle is to recognize significant people in the history of the African diaspora. So we’ve created a list of the top 10 most influential black women in the 2010s. These wonderful women have influenced, inspired, and improved the world with their brilliance. We consider it highly important to …
When Forbes deemed Kylie Jenner the youngest-ever self-made billionaire, there was a ton of controversy and debate. And for fair reason, as to the uninitiated, it may sound like an absurd joke. “Oh of course this pampered rich kid could amass a fortune! How is this news?” But despite her very privileged upbringings, there is …
Toni Morrison lived a life that has left a legacy of inspiration and empowerment for women everywhere. Despite her recent passing in 2019, she is and always will be one of the greatest–if not the best–American authors of all time. Her brilliant literature and exceptional writing skills made Toni Morrison a household name. Her talent was …
A lot of people hear the word “feminism” and think it means that women are trying to place themselves over men. At least, that is how the patriarchy positions it. This narrative discourages more of us from openly declaring ourselves feminists. The patriarchy has it all wrong; feminists simply fight for individual equality on behalf …
We are always searching for more ways to empower women across the globe. Regardless of race, country, or economic standing, we want to spread awareness on ways that we can uplift and help women all over the world. Additionally, we want to empower women on an individual level through local settings. In this article, we …
If you have been listening to any radio stations over the past few years, you probably have heard the work of Billie Eilish at one point or another. The American singer-songwriter rose to fame in the music industry in what seemed like an instant. She is one of the youngest artists to rise to fame …
When we open up our wallets, we find our common paper or coin currency that we use everyday. It turns out, our wallets are a history lesson sitting right in front of us. Each dollar has a face: the $1 bill features George Washington, the $5 bill holds the portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the $10 …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a New York Representative, takes lead and helps Texas raise about $3.2 million. All of it was raised in a couple of days to help Texans after a catastrophic snow storm in February 2021. Ocasio-Cortez not only raised money, but she also attended a food bank in Texas. She was also there …
Affirmations are a unique and alternative way of reprogramming our minds through consistent, repetitive exercises. Over the past year, it has been hard to escape our negative thoughts. All of the changes we have endured–paired with the lack of usual activities–has left many people looking inward. You are certainly not alone in wanting to change …
With her first major hit coming out a little over a year ago, Cardi B is a fairly new artist. However, in this short period of time, she has skyrocketed to fame. Her hilarious sense of humor, personality, amazing successes, and great music all make it impossible not to be obsessed with her. However, she …
If you have been listening to pop music, chances are that in the past year, you have heard Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” more than once. So many people have critiqued the song for being shallow and materialistic. Of course, those same people are likely ones that want to keep women out of their power. While …
In November of 2020 a crucial event in the course of American history occurred. The presidential and vice presidential elects were finally announced. And many of us were brought to tears of relief and hope for what it means for the future of our country. Kamala Harris just broke an American glass ceiling as the …
While the patriarchy has erased many women from history as a whole, American history has significantly erased women of color from the textbooks. The intersectional discrimination that women face only increases when race also comes into the picture. We need to recognize women of color from the WWII War Effort. As we look at current …
UCLA’s astrophysics professor Andrea Ghez just made an amazing discovery that won her the 2020 Noble Prize in physics. It’s absolutely amazing to see women exceeding expectations in their fields, and Andrea is no exception. She humbly states that “[t]here are hurdles in life whoever you are, whether a woman or not”. But we all …
