By Ava Lee-Green In celebration of International Children’s Book Day on April 2, here are seven new and old books to teach your kids about equality: Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight by Jen Bryant recalls the life and career of Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first Asian American woman…
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The ERA Coalition, an organization led by women of color, is comprised of more than 280 allied organizations representing 80 million people, whose common mission is to see the Equal Rights Amendment published and implemented within the United States Constitution. As we continue our fight towards the constitutional protections on…
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Women have made significant contributions to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) since the field's inception. Here are some notable contributions: Ada Lovelace: Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician, is often credited with writing the world's first algorithm in the 19th century. Her work laid the foundation for the development of…
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Have You Seen The Commercial? If you haven't seen the latest Ford commercial, watch it here with us! First, you watch the commercial and you think..."a car, just for MEN?!" We were perplexed as well. Until you learn that they are being insanely creative (hat tip to Ford) at addressing…
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By Ava Lee-Green The Academy Awards last Sunday showcased veterans of the industry, as well as first-time nominations. Between Everything Everywhere All at Once winning seven Oscars (including Best Picture), and Michelle Yeoh becoming the first Asian American to win Best Actress, the 95th Oscars was a momentous night for…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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