In 2018, we are witnessing how the ugliness of patriarchy and misogyny are harming this nation. On Thursday, August 16, Gregory-Lincoln Middle School in Houston, Texas, decided to contribute to this culture and it’s completely inexcusable. Above a long row of lockers, bigger than Texas itself, lay a quote: “The more you act like a lady, the more he’ll act like a gentleman.” Not only does this quote perpetuate awful gender stereotypes but it shames the young girls walking the
The best piece of advice Jillian “JJ” Simmons ever received was to be authentic. After 25 years in radio and media, she’s not slowing down from that advice anytime soon. In my exclusive interview with the on-air beauty, she shares her passion, mission and a message for all women. Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, JJ knew from the time she was in 6th grade that she would be on the radio. She viewed radio personalities as celebrities but didn’t hesitate to call the radio station