Following the Senate Homeland Security Committee nomination hearing for Colleen Shogan to the position of U.S. Archivist, the ERA Coalition / Fund for Women’s Equality President and CEO Zakiya Thomas released the following statement regarding Shogan’s remarks:
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It’s National Black Voter Day!
National Black Voter Day is a grassroots effort to engage Black communities through education, canvassing, organizing, door-to-door leaf footing, power building, social and mainstream media to register, educate, and mobilize people to vote and vote continuously.
Honoring National HBCU Week
In recognition of this week being National Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) Week, it is important to discuss the history behind such instrumental institutions.
September is PCOS Awareness Month
September is PCOS Awareness Month, and here at the Equal Rights Amendment Coalition we know it is vital for women and those individuals with female reproductive organs to be the best advocates for themselves to get the care they deserve. Continue reading to learn more about the syndrome, what it may look like, and why it’s important to raise awareness today.
Honoring National Literacy Day
Since the formal beginnings of the education system in the United States, literacy rates have acted as a divider amongst young and mature readers alike. While efforts have been made to improve the literacy rates of our congregate population, when applied today, the same struggles and disparities between Americans who can and cannot read remain.
ERA Coalition Announces Second Slate of Federal Candidates with ERA Certification Stamp of Approval
The ERA Coalition announced the second slate of federal candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate who have been awarded the ERA Certification Stamp of Approval. Earlier this year, the ERA Coalition launched Elect Equality, a new campaign to provide voters with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates across the country about their position on the Equal Rights Amendment.
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