LOOKING FOR A ROLE MODEL?

Lupita Nyong'o is so much more than an amazing actress. Her determination, compassion, and acceptance should make her an inspiration to us all.

APPLAUSE FOR JENNIFER LAWRENCE

Jennifer Lawrence's answer to a question about body image is fantastically honest.
Click here to hear her awesome response.

MODERN BARBIE

It's always been obvious that the popular Barbie doll does not look like a real woman, but things are finally changing. This man created a new kind of doll that matches the proportions of the average woman, not some unrealistic ideal. Read more here.

HUXLEY'S BRAVE NEW WORLD

Watching Mike Wallace interview Aldous Huxley did not drastically change my perspective on the novel. Many of the things that Huxley said are things I would expect him to say. I feel like reading the novel gave me a really good idea of Huxley's beliefs about the world. Though I can understand now how the novel was more of a warning to the world. The problems that Huxley stated in his interview are all played out in "Brave New World" and warn people against them.

10 QUESTIONS

1. Why are you personally interested in this topic?

2. Are there any specific events that triggered this interest? Personal struggles?

3. Do you think the media accurately portrays real people?

4. If not, what things should the media change?

5. How can we make a difference?

6. What successes have you had thus far?

7. What are your insecurities?

8. What advice do you have for young people?

9. How do you think media's portrayal of people will change in the coming years?

10. Any words of wisdom?