When one is born into this world as a woman, there is an ingrained fear of rape or sexual assault that comes with the package. The world we are surrounded by contributes to this fear through many forms of media. This blog was conceived to take a look at the media’s take on rape and sexual assault and how that has impacted the world around us. As women who are also POC, we felt that lending our voices to such a controversial issue would enable others to do the same and we encourage you to speak out and spark the change.

Joanne is a senior in high school with a bright future ahead of her. She hopes to care for and build relationships with children as a pediatrician. Her goal in life is to settle down with a husband, children, and a dog and be blissfully happy.

Stella is also a senior in high school, she hopes to study neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy in her higher education. She hopes to help change the lives of others, take away the astigmatism around mental health and  further advance the knowledge of mental health. Like Joanne she also hopes to settle down with a husband, children, and a dog, with lots of food.