The feminist movement began to take shape during the 19th century, and a number of women writers played important roles in shaping and advancing feminist discourse and advocacy as the movement recognized intersectionality. Here are some of the most notable ones: Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) Mary Wollstonecraft is often considered the…
Read More
International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th each year, is a global event that recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the empowerment of women worldwide. This year's International Women's Day theme is…
Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, February 28, 2023Contact: chrisiw@eracoalition.org On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the ERA Coalition released the following statement from our Legal Task Force chair and board member Linda Coberly, in response to the decision on Illinois v Ferriero: We’re disappointed in the court’s ruling. But we note that the…
Read More
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois opened today’s hearing, explaining that we are here today to hold a hearing on a resolution that would finally affirm the validity of the Equal Rights Amendment as an amendment to the United States Constitution. “Equality of rights under the law shall not be…
Read More
Throughout America's history, Black female writers have represented a rich and diverse body of literature. The narratives they've added to American storytelling have shifted perspectives and created new dialogues around race, culture, politics, religion, and sociology, where in many cases, their work has gone as far as changing policies, practices,…
Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 22, 2023Contact: cwest@eracoalition.org Washington, DC –– Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, announced a committee hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) scheduled for February 28, 2023. The hearing, an important milestone in the legislative process, comes as the equality movement…
Read More
By Ava Lee-Green Award season has begun! On February 5, 2023, Trevor Noah hosted the 65th annual Grammy Awards. February is also Black History Month – a time to celebrate Black figures and events in the Black community and learn about their significant contributions to society. With Beyoncé, Viola Davis,…
Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 7, 2023Contact: cwest@eracoalition.org Washington, DC –– Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union Address, ERA Coalition / Fund for Women’s Equality President and CEO Zakiya Thomas released the following statement: “As President Biden prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, we urge him to…
Read More
By Ava Lee-Green It’s hard to believe that 2022 is already over and it’s already February 2023. With the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, 2022 definitely had its ups and downs. We must now look…
Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 2, 2023Contact: cwest@eracoalition.org Washington, DC –– Today, the ERA Coalition and the Fund for Women’s Equality announced that Carolyn B. Maloney, Equal Rights Amendment champion and former Congresswoman representing New York’s 12th Congressional District, is joining the organizations’ boards as Chair of the Fund for Women’s Equality.…
Read More