In the wake of the banning of books to silence voices in the LGBTQIA+ antiracists movement, it’s important to remember that it undermines intellectual freedom, stifles creativity, and restricts access to knowledge.
Tag: Equal Rights
Equality Talks Podcast: Tiffany Shlain, Let it Ripple
Meet Tiffany Shlain, artist, activist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, found of the Webby Awards and CEO of Let if Ripple. She’s unveiling a new monument and art activation event in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall to recaim our history with DENDROFEMONOLOGY, A Feminist History Tree Ring. Elisa Parker speaks with Shlain about shaping our culture through storytelling with the intersection of art, why it’s so important to know ALL of our history and vote for our future, how to turn an idea into action, how to bring a vision into fruition.
The ERA Coalition brings the fight for constitutional equality to the UN
Bettina Hager, Chief of Policy and Programs for the ERA Coalition, along with our partners at Equality Now, made 3 urgent appeals, addressing the importance of constitutional sex equality as well as other critical issues that demand the world’s attention.
Equality Talks Podcast: Bamby Salcedo, TransLatin@ Coalition
Meet Bamby Salcedo, President and CEO of TransLatin@ Coalition. Bamby founded one of the largest organizations supporting Trans people in America. She also serves on the Board of the ERA Coalition and strives to ensure that all people are recognized as equal.
Latina Equal Pay Day: ERA Now
Latina Equal Pay Day is a reminder of the ongoing wage disparities faced by Latinas in the United States. Falling on October 5 this year, Latina Equal Pay Day symbolizes the extended period that Latinas must work to catch up to their white, non-Hispanic male counterparts in terms of earnings the previous year. On average, … Continue reading Latina Equal Pay Day: ERA Now
Equality Talks Podcast: María Teresa Kumar, Voto Latino
Together, Voto Latino Foundation and Voto Latino, jointly known as Voto Latino, have registered over 1.4 million Americans in key battleground states since 2004, 79% of whom went on to vote. In the year before a presidential election, reaching out to these Latino voters will be crucial for every single candidate.
ERA Coalition Blog 