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Up until recent history, same-sex marriage was either forbidden, shunned, or gave couples very few, if any, rights. Edith Windsor was a computer genius turned LGBTQ+ activist that changed the legal system for gay couples in every state with her ...
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The gap in inequality for those who identify as LGBTQ+ has been ongoing for decades, if not centuries, in the United States. Remembering and celebrating the struggles, failures, efforts, and successes of the LGBTQ+ community is critical to humanity ...
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In every culture, we find an array of incredible, interesting, delicious foods. To gain more insight into Hispanic Heritage Month, Baby Swoop asked several students about foods they remember having growing up. Warning: do not read if hungry! Ivan ...
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Hold on, Baby Swoop. You’re telling me that there’s an International Day for Failure? Yes, yes, I am. This “holiday” happens every year on October 13. The International Day for Failure originated in Finland in 2010 by a group of Finnish Helsinki ...
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If you’ve never heard of the Chicano Movement, Baby Swoop is here to educate you on the history of Denver’s Mexican-American protest for change that all started in 1969 at West High School in the neighborhood of Colfax. This social justice movement ...
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Having a mental illness has always had a stigma around it. While we should be cognizant of those with mental health issues, World Mental Health Day, October 10, is dedicated to raising awareness and the continuous efforts in support of mental health ...
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We know of Hispanic Heritage Month, but what do we know about its origins? It all began on June 11, 1968, when California Congressman George E. Brown introduced H.J. Res. 1299 to the House of Representatives as National Hispanic Heritage Week, which ...
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We hear about historical Latinx figures in society, but what about the young Latinx people doing incredible work in the world of activism? Faith Florez is a third-generation Mexican-American and descendant of farmworkers. After hearing about the ...
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Running away from social justice issues isn’t something we should do as a society. Race Against Isms is running towards building awareness about ableism, racism, sexism, classism, and more that affect people on a global scale. This is a race we ...