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Those Black-And-White Posts On Instagram? They're Actually About Femicide In Turkey

If you’ve scrolled through Instagram over the past few days, you’ve probably noticed several black-and-white selfies of women with the hashtags #challengeaccepted, #empoweringwomen, and #womensupportingwomen.

By Meghan Dillon4 min read
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From celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and politicians like Nikki Haley, the trend seems to be everywhere. The viral challenge appears to be a way for women to challenge other women to empower one another, but there's a deeper meaning behind the movement.