“The master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house. They may allow us temporarily to beat him at his own game, but they will never enable us to bring about genuine change.” – Audrey Lorde
Author: ERA Coalition
Welcoming November 2021’s newest members in collaboration with the ERA Coalition
As a show of our gratitude and continued support, we would like to take a moment to spotlight our newest members in the ERA Coalition.
Human Rights and the ERA
The ERA would be the basis from which those laws defining equality are equally applied. While the framework for women’s rights is equality among genders, there also needs to be equality between women.
Statement from the ERA Coalition/FFWE on the verdict in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery
Those of us who believe in equality and justice can find some hope in the jury’s decision to convict the three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Arbery was targeted and victimized solely because of his race, and the jurors recognized that fact with their verdict.
Must Reads for Native American Heritage Month
Want to confront colonialism with your bookcase? These are some must reads we have for Native American Heritage Month.
Two-Spirited: Decolonizing gender norms
“In my culture we have people who dress half-man, half-woman. Winkte, we call them in our language. If you are Winkte, that is an honorable term and you are a special human being and among my nation and all Plains people, we consider you a teacher of our children and are proud of what and who you are.”
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