Ana Beatriz Ribeiro

A Global Studies doctoral degree holder and former newspaper reporter, avid eater, pseudo-philosopher and poet, occasion-propelled singer, semi-professional socializer, movie addict, Brazilian-American nomad. In this space, she will share some of her experiences and (mis)adventures regarding various topics, with special attention to social issues.

Is “Hidden Figures” too rosy a picture?

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As characters in this acclaimed movie, the white people are mostly background, who barely react in the midst of the revolution these women bring into their segregated bubble.

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Our glocal webzine has turned 2

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It's because of you. Come celebrate with us, get to know us a little better, and look to the future.

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Growing up a tawny and round Latin woman

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We've often been told we don't have the "right" weight, skin color, or feminine qualities. It's important to arm ourselves with information and self-love, and support each other, as a first step in fighting for gender equality. #BeBoldForChange

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Orwell: timeless thinker of his own routine?

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George Orwell's "prophecies" feeding into "1984" were also (or actually) observations from his daily life in Britain, especially in the immediate aftermath of World War II.

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