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Charlotte Morris - Heroes or Villains

Charlotte Morris - Heroes or Villains

For Charlotte Morris music has always been more than just a passion but a way to connect with others. The emotional connection to songwriting is what drives her as an artist, and it's something she continues to bring to her music, especially in her latest single, "Villain." Through her music, which blends Americana, folk, and jazz, Morris aims to create an authentic expression that resonates with listeners. Beyond the music studio, Morris passionately dedicates her time to volunteering in various communities. Whether she’s caring for animals in need or engaging in political activism through phone banking, Morris believes in using her voice and actions to create a positive impact. Read on to learn more about Charlotte Morris.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 54, zissue 54.3Chelsea ChanOctober 18, 2024singer song writer, Song, songwriting, music artist, activism, vote, VolunteerComment

Fighting Sexism with Humor - Annie Spiegelman

Fighting Sexism with Humor - Annie Spiegelman

Annie Spiegelman is a strong believer in women’s rights and understands that the divided world we live in these days is better reached through humor and joy. Ergo, when this film maker heard that Roe v Wade was overturned she put on her thinking cap and got to work on a relatable short about male contraception. Please read on to watch and learn more about her adorable and informative film below.

Art, zIssue 54, Editor's Pick, zissue 54.3Kira BuccaSeptember 27, 2024film, short film, Abortion Rights, pro-choice, womens rights, voteComment

Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2024 - Aime Wichtendahl, Iowa House of Representatives District 80

Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2024 - Aime Wichtendahl, Iowa House of Representatives District 80

Well, primary season is officially over, and the candidates are in! This week’s candidate advanced from the Iowa primary on June 4. Aime Wichtendahl (she/her) is the first transgender elected official in the state of Iowa. She is the chair of the city council in Hiawatha, Iowa and has been on the council since 2015. Aime is also a novelist and journalist, and is a dues paying member of American Federation of Musicians local 137. She is passionate about transgender and LGBTQIA+ rights, green energy, and small businesses.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 54, zissue 54.3Andrew FAugust 28, 2024Government, Transgender, Women's rights, vote, democracy, electionComment

I’m With Her

I’m With Her

I am an American woman and I have been increasingly terrified over the past two years. The loss of Roe vs Wade was the first gunshot wound, and it feels like the American women have been under rapid (AK47 level) attack since (and they are hitting a lot more than just an ear). While other countries are celebrating electing female presidents (good job Mexico!) the USA feels like we are going back to the Victorian Era.

Articles, Editor's Pick, zIssue 54, zissue 54.2Kira BuccaJuly 24, 2024Women's rights, politics, empowering women, I'm With Her, women of color, women, blackgirlmagic, vote, election, election 2024, democracyComment

Julie Tolivar - Women Supporting Women

Julie Tolivar - Women Supporting Women

Acting has always been a passion for Julie Tolivar, from gracing the stage from a young age to being in front of the camera. But while she is excited about every role she takes on, she is especially passionate about being a mom and working with organizations like Women to the Front, which helps support and fundraise for many nonprofits that are helping to support women and voting rights. Read on as we get real about Hollywood and its treatment of women and mothers and the issues of type casting actors, in our exclusive interview with Julie Tolivar.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 48Jejeune MagazineMay 12, 2023Acting, actress, women, Women's rights, voting rights, vote, MotherhoodComment

Sammy Jaye - Get Ready To Be Real

Sammy Jaye - Get Ready To Be Real

Sammy Jaye, the change-making host of Let’s Be Real, is all about having powerful and candid conversations with celebrities, activists, athletes, and influencers while discussing real-life issues – from mental health and political activism to pop culture. This highly acclaimed podcast has been recognized by some fantastic people & publications, from the Ryan Seacrest show and 17 Magazine to Variety, Refinery 29 and so many more. Sammy Jaye, at 19, is the youngest to host her own podcast on iHeartRadio and was recently named to PopSugar’s 20-under-20 list. Season 4 will be exciting, revealing, and empowering and hopefully make you feel good when we’re all going through so many changes in the world today. Continue reading to find out more about this exciting time in Sammy’s career, future projects, and her passion for mental health and political activism.

How to Stay Politically Active in the New Year

How to Stay Politically Active in the New Year

The midterm elections have ended and elected officials are preparing to take their seats in office. So what happens next? A flight over who will be the next Speaker Of The House? That aside, we still have influence and an obligation to hold our elected officials accountable.

To stay engaged you will want to find a balance between education and action. Take the first step. Look up your candidates at the local, state, and national levels. Make good use of resources to understand the issues and make an impact. Continue reading to learn about what it looks like to stay politically active after the election, and why it is essential in the New Year.

Articles, Editor's Pick, zIssue 47Jessica MoraJanuary 10, 2023politics, get political, election, New Year, Volunteer, Give back, stay active, voteComment

What Can We Expect During Biden's Presidency?

What Can We Expect During Biden's Presidency?

It is true, we can officially say “you’re fired” to Donald Trump. Now that this historical election is over, what can we expect next? There’s a sense of hope for this country for the first time in four years. We can rest at ease knowing that our basic human rights are no longer under constant attack. And we can expect to see a solid plan of action to address the pandemic that is ravaging America and the economy which is currently collapsing.

SaintVegann: Intertwining Veganism & Sustainable Fashion

At 23 years old, Karissa Birthwritght is the owner of SaintVegann. What was once a platform for bringing awareness to veganism and living a healthy lifestyle, has grown to also offer hand-bleached merchandise. SaintVegann’s ongoing collection, SV Ups (SaintVegann Upcycling) are 100% upcycled and 50% of the proceeds are donated to Black Vision Collective. Since starting her business, Karissa has done 4 collections, collaborated with local and national companies, donated over $3000, and sold over 500 pieces. At a time when sustainability issues and climate change is the biggest threat to our Earth, SaintVegann is taking steps to bring awareness to a sustainable lifestyle. Check out our interview with the owner of SaintVegann.

Black LGBTQ+ Political Analyst Drexel Heard Gives Us A Sane Look On Politics On Election Day

Black LGBTQ+ Political Analyst Drexel Heard Gives Us A Sane Look On Politics On Election Day

Drexel Heard provides a unique voice as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and the youngest Black Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Drexel formerly worked on President Obama’s Presidential campaign, and throughout the 2020 Presidential Election, he has been sharing commentary as a Political Analyst for NPR, BBC and BBC Radio. His knowledge of the government system, keen sense of domestic and international policy, and love of Washington News naturally created his strong political voice, which he happily utilizes through social media and many other outlets to lead the generation through any political climate. We spoke with Drexel about the current state of United States politics — from Black Lives Matter, to COVID-19, to the 2020 election. Please read our interview with Drexel Heard below. And then, if you haven’t already, please go vote!

Dismantling The American Dogma With Front Country

Dismantling The American Dogma With Front Country

When Front Country said "What will the people do? When we have nothing to lose?" they really were talking about our moment where we have nothing to lose, and they wrote this as a hopeful question because this November might be one of the biggest elections of our lives.

Front Country is an American folk-pop and progressive bluegrass band founded in San Francisco. The band consists of lead vocalist and songwriter Melody Walker, mandolinist Adam Roszkiewicz, lead guitarist Jacob Groopman, violinist Leif Karlstrom and bassist Jeremy Darrow, and they believe in democracy! Their newest single, Amerikan Dream, is a powerful protest song through storytelling and twangy guitars. It highlights the insidiousness of dogma and familiar inequalities. This song not only stems from one man, but also from the atrocity and exploitation in the country. It has become the rebellion of Front Country. They believe that by demanding change, people can dismantle the dogma within ourselves and reckon with American hypocrisy. And Front Country doesn’t stop with their music, they also do voter registration pushes with HeadCount at their shows. Please read our exclusive interview with band member Melody Walker below to learn more about Front Country and how to be the change.

Art, zIssue 26Başak YirmibeşogluNovember 2, 2020#frontcountry, #music, #amerikandream, #vote, vote, voting, voting rights, music, musician, country, AmericaComment

Why I Vote...

Why I Vote...

Jejune is super excited to announce that we are partnering up with Head Count to help get the word out for voter registration! Today, September 22nd, is National Voter Registration Day. This means we don’t have a lot of time to register to vote ((normally there would be about two weeks left to register in most states)). So, let’s all sign up today! If you are not signed up already, please follow the link here. If you are already signed up, get all your friends to do it!

Articles, Most Popular, Editor's Pick, zIssue 26, zIssue 26.2Kira BuccaSeptember 22, 2020vote, voting, #election, election, 2020, A future to believe in, our future, future, activist, #vote, head countComment

COVID-19 Is More Than A Virus

COVID-19 Is More Than A Virus

Nine weeks. That is how long it took COVID-19 to become deadlier to Americans than every other war fought by this country, save for the two World Wars and the Civil War. It may be on track to take third place away from World War I. It has fundamentally changed the world, and exposed some deep and ugly fissures in our society.

Articles, zIssue 22David PrattMay 13, 2020covid-19, Crisis, #healh, health, #health, Shelter-in-place, Dr. Holley-Bockelmann, vote, future, A future to believe in, essential workersComment

Allison Munn: The Importance Behind The Vote

Allison Munn: The Importance Behind The Vote

Allison Munn - kind, resolute, funny - has an extensive catalog within the entertainment and performance arts. Whether it be her early tenure performing in theater, or roles on the small screen, Allison displays a tenacity that is uniquely her own. “I did that show for two and a half years - eight shows a week, for over 500 performances,” the South Carolina native stated when referring to her lead role of ‘Luisa’ in off broadway's “The Fantasticks.”

Alison's work and passions also extend to her work advocating for political involvement, having worked with Rock The Vote, encouraging voter registration. She believes in female empowerment and using your voice to create change. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more about Allison.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - A Man To Make Proud - By David Pratt

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - A Man To Make Proud - By David Pratt

Ninety-one years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia. In the course of a too-short life, ended by a gunshot in Memphis 39 years later, Dr. King would spend nearly half of it fighting for the equality of all people. The movement he led was catapulted to national notoriety when he, along with fellow activist E.D. Nixon, organized the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955, an event which eventually led to the end of segregation of Montgomery public buses, an enormous triumph for African Americans at the time. But where are we now?

The Gathering - By David Pratt

The Gathering - By David Pratt

With the idea of a looming impeachment and an upcoming election, are the democrats ready for what is coming up next for them?

Reviewed, ArticlesDavid PrattOctober 7, 2019voting rights, voting, vote, democratic race, president, 2020, Government, politicalComment

Lisa Linke Says Her Period Piece

Lisa Linke Says Her Period Piece

After interviewing Lisa Linke, I knew I needed to have a new best friend. She is talented, passionate, hilarious, and tells it how it is. There were more than five times I found myself wanting to shout “hells yeah!” to her comments about women’s rights, equality, voting, and getting to know one’s period. Please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here. I know you will love her as much as I do!

Reviewed, SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 13Jejeune MagazineAugust 1, 2019women, women's rights, women's march, vote, voting rights, feminist, female power, 2020, period, empowering, empowering womenComment

COVER - Cis Saldana - this is her Humanity

COVER - Cis Saldana - this is her Humanity

You may have heard of Zoe Saldana, but have you met her younger sister Cis Saldana? Cis is an amazingly passionate woman who is fighting to make the world a better place. Learn about the inspiring Cis, and her thoughts on immigration, the boarder, and Trump here!

Editorials, Reviewed, Cover, zIssue 12Jejeune MagazineJuly 11, 2019Latin, Immigration, The Wall, Humanitarian, humanity, cover story, women's fashion, Latin American, Crisis, The Border, Give back, voteComment

Voting Rights - by David Pratt

Voting Rights - by David Pratt

What is happening to Democracy, when our elected representatives get to choose who votes for them?

Reviewed, Articles, zIssue 5David PrattDecember 20, 2018voting rights, vote, #vote, democracy, gerrymandering, The Constitution, #politics, political

Election Day and Why It Matters to Me - by Jes Distad

Election Day and Why It Matters to Me - by Jes Distad

Tomorrow is election day! Let Jes Distad tell you why voting is so important to her, you, and our country, then go out and do it!

Articles, Reviewed, zIssue 4Jejune ContributorNovember 5, 2018voting, vote, get political, voting rights, USA, activism