Fannie Lou Hamer (1917 - 1977) Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer rose from humble beginnings in the Mississippi Delta to become one of the most important, passionate, and powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movements and a leader in the efforts for… more »
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Editors Note: This report by investigative reporter Greg Palast is a real eye opener. Oil supply and demand seem to be a key factor in so many things that happen throughout the world. Here is Palast's report: I’m sure Putin is laughing when he hears… more »
https://www.votemamafoundation.org/ Vote Mama Foundation is the leading source of research and analysis about the political participation of moms. We are breaking barriers moms face while running for office, normalizing moms running for office with… more »
https://victoryinstitute.org/ We are the only national organization dedicated to elevating openly LGBTQ leaders who can further equality at all levels of government. Through our training and professional development programs, each year Victory Institute… more »
nfrw.org Founded in 1938, the National Federation of Republican Women has tens of thousands of members across the nation. The NFRW has an extensive list of programs, including scholarships, leadership development, internships and campaign help for women… more »
https://ignitenational.org/ Ignite—founded in 2010 and non-partisan—is probably the most college-related of the organizations offering training and help for women interested in running for public office. They have college chapters all around the U.S.… more »
In the same week last month we commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Those paying attention to these events thought of voting rights and Roe v. Wade but not necessarily as connected issues. The following article… more »
Mae E. Jemison (1956-) is the first African American female astronaut. In 1992, she flew into space aboard the Endeavour, becoming the first African American woman in space. Mae C. Jemison is an American astronaut and physician who, on June 4, 1987,… more »
https://actionnetwork.org/ We are Action Network, a mission-driven organization dedicated to building progressive power. Our goal is to empower progressive activism through organizing, mobilization, and digital strategies -- anything that brings people… more »
Two attorneys general, New York and Pennsylvania, have issued warnings to protect consumers from bad actors who are using Apple Airtags to track individuals and/or their belongings for harmful purposes. Individuals have reported finding unknown AirTags… more »
www.emilyslist.org Our vision is a government that reflects the people it serves, and decision makers who genuinely and enthusiastically fight for greater opportunity and better lives for the Americans they represent. We will work for larger leadership… more »
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) World renowned performer, World War II spy, and activist are few of the titles used to describe Josephine Baker. One of the most successful African American performers in French history, Baker’s career illustrates the ways… more »
https://marshallplanformoms.com/ Marshall Plan for Moms is a national movement to center mothers in our economic recovery and value their labor. We advocate for public and private sector changes to expand choices for women and to remove barriers to… more »
https://bwilnetwork.org/ Black Women in Leadership Network (BWIL) is a non-profit network of professional women of black ethnicity, with a mission to increase the representation of black women in leadership and decision making positions in corporate… more »
Crisispregnancycentermap.com Be aware the primary aim of these centers is to prevent people from having abortions. CPC Map aims to provide location information about all of the crisis pregnancy centers operating in the U.S. The project is led by Drs.… more »
WREN, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, is a South Carolina-based network whose mission is to build a movement to advance the health, economic well-being, and rights of South Carolina’s women, girls, gender-expansive people, and their… more »
This is no time to be a spectator of what is happening in our country. This is no time to sit back and wait for someone else to do the work. Whatever it requires to preserve our democracy, each of us must find a way to do our part. One thing is… more »
Editors Note: According to the National Archives 6,520 African American women served in WW II. Retired Army Col. Edna Cummings has said, “I believe that people are aware that Black women served during World War II, but I do not believe they know the… more »
Feminism and Intersectionality The issues that divided early suffragettes still plague women today. For all the progress that has been made, women's rights activists have also taken steps backwards. Feminism, as a movement, has not done a good job at… more »
Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February NPR February 1, 2022 JONATHAN FRANKLIN Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation.… more »