EDUCATION EQUALITY --- Education has long been championed as the great equalizer, offering individuals the opportunity to thrive regardless of their backgrounds. However, in the United States, the persistent issue of the achievement gap has hindered the realization of equal opportunity for all. In this blog post, we will delve…
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Picture this: Andrea works as a manager in a mid-sized company. She is highly skilled and has received recognition by her peers for her contributions in the past. However, since John joined the team, things took a troubling turn. As time went on, John intensified the gaslighting tactics. Andrea noticed…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2023Contact: cwest@eracoalition.org Washington, DC –– Today marks the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision, which overturned the 50-year old precedent of Roe v. Wade, removed privacy protections for people accessing abortion care, and put LGBTQ+ rights at risk. “Last year’s decision by the Supreme Court to…
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FOURTH OF JULY --- With the 4th of July just around the corner, we can feel the patriotic spirit in the air. It's a time of joyous celebrations, filled with barbecues, fireworks, and cherished moments with loved ones. But as we gather to commemorate this historic day, it's crucial to…
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Meet the Guest: Teresa Younger, Ms. Foundation for Women Teresa C. Younger is an activist, advocate, renowned public-speaker, organizational strategist, and a proven leader in the philanthropic and policy sectors. Having spent over 20 years on the frontlines of some of the most critical battles for comprehensive equity and the…
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By Gloria Jiang Image by LightFieldStudios From Canva Infertility, a deeply private and personal matter, remains silent in the workplace, whereas policies concerning pregnancy and childbirth have seen considerable progress. This gives rise to a covert struggle that many individuals and couples find difficult to navigate due to the enduring…
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By Ava Lee-Green On June 19, 1865 – almost two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation – slaves in Texas finally received news that slavery had finally ended in the US. 158 years later, Juneteenth is now a federally-recognized holiday and provides a platform to uplift the voices…
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Meet the Guest: Noreen Farrell, Equal Rights Advocates & LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day Noreen Farrell is the Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates, one of the nation’s leading legal nonprofits advocating for women and girls at work and school. Noreen was named a top Legal Innovator in 2014. She…
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EQUALITY -- If you are in the social justice space, you may be familiar with the powerful illustration by Angus Maguire which depicts the difference between equality and equity, which are often used interchangeably. This post covers why they are vastly different. Visual representations often possess a remarkable ability to…
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June 13, 2023Contact: cwest@eracoalition.org Washington, DC –– Today, the ERA Coalition and the Fund for Women’s Equality announced that Ben Crump and Lisa Ann Walter are joining the organizations’ boards. The ERA Coalition Board, newly chaired by former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, and the Fund for Women’s Equality, newly chaired by…
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