Category: Feminism

Woman Crush Wednesday: Jasmine Guy 💐

Let me say something about Jasmine Guy.

This woman was a bombshell in the ’90s. Beautiful. Talented. Magnetic. An absolute star.

And now that she is over 60, people have decided that her aging body and face are somehow public property for commentary.

Jasmine Guy does not owe us her 1990s face.

She does not owe us tighter skin.
She does not owe us fewer wrinkles.
She does not owe us the appearance of being 30 forever simply because we thought she was beautiful at 30.

She owes us nothing.

And honestly? There is something deeply feminist about allowing a woman to age without treating it like a personal failure.

We live in a culture that tells women:

~Be beautiful, but don’t try too hard.
~Age gracefully, but don’t actually LOOK your age.
~Take care of yourself, but don’t admit you’ve had work done.
~Embrace aging, but whatever you do, don’t visibly age.

Pick a damn lane. Please.

Men are routinely permitted to accumulate gray hair, wrinkles, laugh lines, dad bods and decades of experience and somehow become “distinguished.”

Women? We get interrogated for every line on our faces.

That isn’t aging being the problem.

It’s misogyny.

And Jasmine Guy is still Jasmine fucking Guy. 💐

An actress. A dancer. A singer. A director. A performer. A cultural icon. A woman who has given decades of her life to her craft.

Her value did not expire when her collagen production changed. Her beauty did not disappear because time moved forward. And she certainly doesn’t need to audition for our approval every time she walks into a room.

So for this Woman Crush Wednesday, I’m celebrating Jasmine Guy. Not because she looks like she did in 1990, but because she has had the privilege of making it to 60+ and is allowing herself to be a whole human being through every chapter of it.

That should be celebrated. Not ridiculed.

Because one day, if we’re lucky, we’ll all get old too.

And I hope the women coming behind us learn that getting older isn’t something to apologize for. Age is not the insult you think it is.

Happy WCW to the legendary Jasmine Guy. 👑

And to everybody making fun of an older woman’s appearance:

May you age exactly as gracefully as you deserve.

And THAT’S the bottom line.

Letter from the Founder

The Sonique Louise Foundation (EST. 2014) is more than a non-profit organization. It’s a reflection of who I am and what I believe.

Rooted in activism, advocacy and philanthropy, we exist to turn compassion into action and purpose into impact.

I’ve always believed that you don’t just talk about change. You get in the room. You speak up. You show up. You give. You fight for people, especially when they’re not in the room to fight for themselves.

This foundation is my heart in motion. It’s where my passion for social change meets my commitment to action, advocacy and service.

From mental health and women’s rights to domestic violence and philanthropy, we’re committed to showing up for the causes that matter and creating impact where it’s needed most.

We’re here to advocate boldly, serve intentionally and give generously.

And that’s the bottom line. 🩷

With hope, humility, love and service,

Dearest Gloria. 💐

As a feminist activist, I am nothing without the women who came before me. Gloria Steinem was one of the greatest. Her courage gave language to our resistance. Her voice made room for generations of women to be bold, angry, brilliant, free, and unapologetic.

I have an entire wall dedicated to her in my home. That is how deeply her life, work, and legacy have impacted me.

Today, I feel profound pain but even greater gratitude. Thank you for carrying the torch before I ever knew I would need it.

Rest well, beloved. The Mother of the Movement. The movement will never forget you.

Today, the world pauses out of respect for you my dear. Well done. 💐🥹🩷♀️

Dearest Dolly. 💐

Dolly Parton has always meant so much more to me than music.

She represented something I didn’t always have the words to explain: the possibility of becoming everything you are without apologizing for any of it.

She was feminine, but powerful. Soft, but fearless. Glamorous, but grounded. Ambitious, but generous. She showed me that a woman could be beautiful and brilliant, compassionate and successful, kind and unapologetically strong—all at the same time.

Dolly never seemed to believe that her light had to dim for anyone else to feel comfortable. And yet, she used that light to illuminate the path for so many others.

Her philanthropy, her commitment to literacy and education, her generosity, her advocacy for women, and her willingness to create opportunities for others are a part of what makes her so extraordinary to me. She didn’t just build an incredible life for herself—she spent her life pouring back into the world.

And maybe that’s what I admire most.

Dolly Parton showed us that success means so much more when you remember where you came from and use what you’ve been given to help someone else.

She was a trailblazer without losing her tenderness.

A feminist without needing permission.

A philanthropist with a heart as big as her dreams.

An icon who somehow still felt human.

There are people who entertain us, and then there are people whose existence quietly shapes us. Dolly has been that for me.

She reminded me that I can be bold. I can be different. I can be ambitious. I can be feminine. I can take up space. I can dream big. And I can build something meaningful without becoming hardened by the world.

Dolly Parton is, and will always be, one of my greatest inspirations.

Not just because of what she accomplished.

But because of how she chose to move through the world while accomplishing it.

With generosity. With humor. With faith. With resilience. With style. With heart.

There will never be another Dolly. And I will forever be grateful that the world got to experience her—and that somehow, through her music, her words, her work, and her example, so many of us got to feel like we knew her too.

I love you forever, Dolly. 🤍✨

✨️ Megan Thee Stallion ✨️

Megan Jovon Ruth Pete is more than a chart-topping artist; she’s a force of intention, resilience, and unapologetic self-definition. Through the Pete and Thomas Foundation, she actively uplifts underserved communities with resources for education, housing, and health, turning her success into tangible impact. Her advocacy for women, especially Black women, cuts through noise with clarity, championing autonomy, confidence, and the right to exist boldly without compromise. With her unmistakable feminism and commanding presence, she embodies a kind of power that refuses to shrink, reminding people everywhere that softness and strength can coexist. Giving her flowers means recognizing not just her talent, but the way she uses her voice, platform, and purpose to create space for others to rise. 💐

Gloria Steinem 💐

Happy birthday to Gloria Steinem, the fearless mother of the modern feminist movement, whose courage, intellect, and relentless advocacy reshaped the world for women everywhere. Through her groundbreaking journalism, organizing, and unapologetic demand for equality, she helped transform feminism from a whisper into a global force for justice. Gloria taught generations that women’s voices matter, that our rights are non-negotiable, and that solidarity is powerful enough to change history. Her work opened doors that many of us now walk through as activists, advocates, and truth-tellers. I know that whatever strength I carry in my own activism exists because she dared to stand up, speak out, and refuse a world that limited women’s freedom. Her legacy is not just in the laws changed or movements built; it lives in every woman who believes she deserves equality. Happy birthday to a living legend whose fire continues to light the path forward.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg 💐

A birthday tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a celebration of a life that reshaped the legal landscape for women. Long before she became a Supreme Court Justice, Ginsburg methodically dismantled laws that treated women as second-class citizens, arguing landmark cases that established gender equality as a constitutional principle rather than a social aspiration. Through her work with the ACLU and her decades on the Court, she insisted that the promise of justice must apply fully to women; as workers, mothers, students, and leaders. Her opinions and dissents gave language and force to the idea that equality under the law cannot be partial or delayed. Generations of women walk through doors she helped open, and her legacy endures not only in legal doctrine but in the courage she inspired in those who continue the pursuit of equal rights.

Six Black Women Artivists

Source: @aapolicyforum
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Artivism has always been at the heart of AAPF’s work because art has always been a tool for resistance. That is why this #womenshistorymonth we want to celebrate and uplift six Black women artivists whose work merges creativity with activism, pushing boundaries and reimagining what’s possible.

#WCW: A’ja Wilson 💐

Bam! Today’s #WCW goes to the one and only A’ja Wilson. Iconic doesn’t even begin to cover it. From dominating the paint to redefining what leadership looks like on and off the court, she continues to set the standard every time she steps onto the floor.

What makes A’ja truly special isn’t just the accolades, the MVP performances, or the championships. It’s the way she carries herself; with humility, grace, and an unwavering commitment to lifting others up. She leads with heart, represents the game with pride, and reminds everyone watching that greatness and kindness can absolutely exist in the same person.

A’ja Wilson is proof that you can be powerful and humble, fierce and compassionate, all at once. The game is better because she’s in it, and so are the people who look up to her.

Keep shining, Queen. 👑

IKTR!!