5 Empowering Tweets From Badass Women

Gourmandize Staff, 07/25/2017

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Social media these days has too often become an arena for spiteful 140-character battles. However, there are times when the Internet can serve as a source of empowerment. Here are five tweets from some of the biggest, most inspiring women in the Twittersphere today:

1. Ava Duvernay

Before I was able to be a full-time filmmaker, I was a weekend warrior. Writing/shooting when I could. It's Saturday. Do your heart's work. pic.twitter.com/QlTLfiFiCU
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) 22 juillet 2017

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay has succeeded in the male-dominated movie industry with hits like Selma and the upcoming A Wrinkle in Time. Her advice: To get ahead, stay centered. Don't be afraid to do your heart's work.

2. Emma Watson

Today I am going to deliver Maya Angelou books to the New York subway. Then I am going to fight even harder for all the things I believe in.
— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) 9 novembre 2016

After the November 2016 election, Emma Watson hid feminist books in the NYC subway. She's a U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador and she continually speaks out for gender equality. Thanks, Emma, for inspiring us everyday.

3. Malala Yousafzai

Each girl’s story is unique ?— ?and girls' voices are our most powerful weapons in the fight for education and equality. 5/
— Malala (@Malala) 7 juillet 2017

Crusader for women's right to education, Malala Yousafzai recently joined Twitter and has been posting about her continued fight. She's truly a hero!

4. Roxane Gay

Tell me not to fight and tbh, I will just fight harder.
— roxane gay (@rgay) 4 mars 2015

Writer and author of Bad Feminist Roxane Gay often tweets about women's issues. Thanks for inspiring us to keep up the fight!

5. J.K. rowling

*sighs* Well, who knows? If I try harder, I might be reincarnated as a lonely virgin hiding behind a cartoon frog. pic.twitter.com/EbocdxfJ5o
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) 30 janvier 2017

Creator of the unforgettable Harry Potter series J.K. Rowling is an absolute savage on Twitter (and we love her for it). She know how to hold her own against the haters - and shows us that we can too.

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