In recognition of this week being National Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) Week, it is important to discuss the history behind such instrumental institutions.
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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.
Welcoming August 2022’s Newest ERA Coalition Members
ontinue our fight towards the constitutional protections of those on the account of sex, many new companies, businesses, individuals, and organizations have followed suit and joined forces to become coalition members. As a show of our gratitude and continued support, we would like to take a moment to spotlight our newest members this month.
The ERA Coalition at the Women’s Convention
The Women’s Convention lived up to its word– while I wo-manned the ERA Coalition’s booth, I met women from all over Texas, expressing their frustrations, anger and yes, hope. It’s important that as an intersectional movement for women, people of all genders, abilities, races and sexualities, that we don’t neglect the people who need support most, and allow their voices to be heard when they are so used to being forced into silence in the states they live in.
Women’s (In)Equality Day 2022
August 26, the anniversary of the certification of the 19th amendment, is often known as Women’s Equality Day. Yet with our voting and reproductive rights under attack, women today have fewer rights than we’ve had in decades.
ICYMI: Celebrating 50 years of title IX and the pursuit of equality for all
ICYMI: you can join the ERA Coalition and Fund for Women’s Equality for our virtual town hall discussion on Title IX, and the impact, intent, and future of this landmark legislation by watching our recording.
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