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It’s awards season, and for many of us, that means watching the red carpet festivities and compiling our list of movies that we must see.  Each year, with every nomination, it is also a reminder of what actors and films have been overlooked, and those who are not even allowed a seat at the table.  This year is no exception.
One such film that was overlooked is Die Fremde or When We Leave.  This is …

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In a Mad Men inspired move, Newsweek is running a series of ads that reflect the evolving notion of masculinity in sales:
Sure, we haven’t invented a time machine yet. But at least we have ads. As Don Draper, the macho marketing maven at the center of AMC’s Mad Men, once put it,”advertising is based on one thing—happiness.” Ads don’t so much create desire as reflect it, showing us who we are and what we want—even when …

February is Black History Month.  The New Agenda will celebrate Black History Month by highlighting ‘herstoric’ black women who made a difference.  If you would like to submit a blog piece in celebration, please email us at blog@thenewagenda.net.
The following article was written by Amy Siskind’s son for his school assignment.  His nom do plume is Harley.  He managed to select a woman his mommy had never heard of, and for that, she thanked him.  Now enjoy reading about Ida B. Wells.

Ida B. Wells was born on July 16, 1861 in …

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Before you press “play,” grab a box of tissues!
The New Agenda presents Episode 3 of our video series Searching for Sexism: Their Eyes Are Watching.
Watch how our pop culture impacts the self-images of our teenage girls.
February is
Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month ; and
Eating Disorder Awareness Month.

Some shocking, but true, statistics:
* 55% of 7- to 12-year-old girls say they want to be …