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Suggested film: 13th From Wikipedia: 13th is a 2016 American documentary by director Ava DuVernay. The film explores the "intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States;" it is titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which freed the slaves and prohibited slavery, with the exception of slavery as punishment for a crime.DuVernay contends that slavery has been perpetuated in practices since the end of the American Civil War through such actions as criminalizing behavior and enabling police to arrest poor freedmen and force them to work for the state under convict leasing; suppression...

Today, women make 78 cents for every dollar a man makes. The discrepancy becomes even wider for Black women, who make only 64 cents on the dollar when compared to white men, and Latinas, who only earn 54 cents. Over time, these inequities compound, leaving women $418,000 behind – and Black women and Latinas at $840,000 and $1,044,000 behind, respectively – their male counterparts over a forty-year career. Read more: Black Women & The Pay Gap Gender Pay Gap Take action: 1. Learn the facts & share them 2. Negotiate your salary 3. Call your local representative and tell them that...

American novelist, playwright, social critic.August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”“I can’t believe what you say, because I see what you do.”“To be African American is to be African without any memory and American without any privilege.”“I’m not interested in anyone’s guilt. Guilt is a luxury that we can no longer afford. I know you didn’t do it, and I didn’t do it either, but I am responsible for it because I am a man and...

Black History month serves as a time to fill in the gaps, of which there are many. The more we’ve personally dove into further understanding of race and justice, the more we feel compelled to use our platform to raise awareness. Join us this month as we take the opportunity to shine a light on freedom fighters from the past as well as to pass the mic to modern day black women that are leading the way and inviting us in to listen and do the work necessary to evoke change. Be sure to sign up for our newsletters and...

From the AAUW: The year has barely begun, and women are already shattering records and making history. When the new Congress convened in January, nearly a quarter of its voting membership was comprised of women — the highest percentage ever. And women now hold roughly 28 percent of state executive positions. While women remain underrepresented in business, government and nonprofits — and even more progress is needed among the ranks of elected officials — this achievement is worth celebrating. After all, just 10 years ago, the percentage of women in Congress hovered around 16 percent. Having diverse new voices in...