By Jenny Horn In 1996, the National Committee on Pay Equity declared the observation of Equal Pay Day. The communities of labor unions, professional associations, civil rights organizations, grassroots efforts, and countless other individuals have been asserting ever since to acknowledge the realities of the inherent, implicit discrimination within the…
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By Jenny Horn Black voters showed up and showed out during the 2020 General Election, and the time is now to get even more eligible voters registered for the 2022 Midterm Elections! Organizers on the ground and in the community have been working to get Black voters to the polls…
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By Jenny Horn In recognition of this week being National Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) Week, it is important to discuss the history behind such instrumental institutions. Today there are over a hundred colleges considered to be HBCUs, but the first one draws back to the Higher Education Act…
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By Jenny Horn September is PCOS Awareness Month, and here at the ERA Coalition we know it is vital for anyone with female reproductive organs to be the best advocates for themselves to get the care they deserve. Continue reading to learn more about the syndrome, what it may look…
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By Jenny Horn Since the formal beginnings of the education system in the United States, literacy rates have acted as a divider amongst young and mature readers alike. While efforts have been made to improve the literacy rates of our congregate population, when applied today, the same struggles and disparities…
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By Jenny Horn American Artist Appreciation Month is celebrated across the U.S. throughout August. From Andy Warhol to Georgia O’Keeffe, America has been home to many extraordinary artists throughout history. American Artist Appreciation Month was started with the simple aim to celebrate artists and the incredible work that they do,…
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By Jenny Horn American Artist Appreciation Month is celebrated across the U.S. throughout August. From Andy Warhol to Georgia O’Keeffe, America has been home to many extraordinary artists throughout history. American Artist Appreciation Month was started with the simple aim to celebrate artists and the incredible work that they do,…
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By Jenny Horn The ERA Coalition, is an organization led by women of color and comprised of more than 260 allied organizations representing millions of people, whose common mission is to see the Equal Rights Amendment ratified and implemented within the United States Constitution. As we continue our fight towards…
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By Sana Mamtaney This past Thursday, I pulled down my tiny suitcase from the overhead compartment, and wheeled it down the air bridge into George Bush International Airport in Houston, Texas. It’s not exactly where I imagined I’d be for one of the largest social justice conventions in the country…
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August 26, the anniversary of the certification of the 19th amendment, is often known as Women's Equality Day. Yet with our voting and reproductive rights under attack, women today have fewer rights than we've had in decades. This year, we're partnering with the League of Women Voters to observe Women's…
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