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WomenNC & ERA-NC Alliance Virtual Lunch & Learn

Welcome to 2021: NEW year, but SAME priorities. We want equal rights for all women codified into law with the Equal Rights Amendment. Join WomenNC and the ERA-NC Alliance for a Facebook Live event at 12 PM on January 15th! NC Senator Natalie Murdock and Former NC Senator Terry Van Duyn will be joined by the NC Housing Coalition's Adrienne Spinner in a lively discussion moderated by Joy Cook about What to expect in the upcoming session of the General Assembly Why passage of the …

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Seasons Greetings

It is a time of reflection, this time of year. In my middle age I have been considering how I have come to be the person I am today: A woman with a strong commitment to gender equity. Who taught me that I should strive to be all that I wanted to be--not in spite of, but because of being a woman? She who did not get this chance. Who taught me that there were some things in life worth fighting for--sometimes in a loud and strident voice? She who told me that life was not a popularity …

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November 25, 2020: UN Commemoration to End Violence Against Women

Violence against women continues to be a problem in North Carolina with the number of clients at domestic violence agencies reached an all-time high of 60,301 in 2018-2019. WomenNC has always been committed to their partnership with the United Nations and committed to connecting the local to the global! Please join us for this important event that gets us one step closer to eliminating violence against women! Read more and register online HERE …

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The Power of the Female Vote: An Election Season Highlight

This election season highlighted the power the female vote and requires us to acknowledge rising tensions among conservative and progressive women. Some key takeaways about the female vote that may surprise you include: Republican women delivered critical victories to their party in the election, signaling the success of their efforts to recruit and elect a more diverse slate of candidates as they sought to counter Democrats’ huge advantage in adding women to their ranks in Congress. Read …

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Oh the Places You’ll Go! An Occasional Series on Our Recent Scholars

This month we celebrate Rosie Tran, a 2019-2020 WomenNC Scholar! Rosie's research project for WomenNC focused on the stigma surrounding menstruation in the K-12 sexual health curriculum in public schools and how such shaming impacts girls. She worked under the mentorship of Julia Brinton from RTI’s Global Center, herself a young public health analyst specializing in school-based research. About her experience in the program, Rosie noted her appreciation for the WomenNC network of researchers, …

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Grateful for All You Do: A WomenNC Femtor Spotlight!

This month, we kick off the first of many board member spotlights by introducing Brittni Howard! Brittni has been a wonderful "femtor" to our scholars, and we are delighted to have her as a part of our board! Brittni graduated from North Carolina State University in 2014 with a B.A in Psychology. Throughout her undergraduate career, she was able to discover her interest in combating gender based discrimnation while working at NC State’s Women’s Center. She is currently the Center Coordinator …

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Join us at our virtual voter information session on Oct 21

Want to listen again? Watch a recording of the session: HERE Still have questions? Visit You Can Vote's website for additional resources and voter guides! Your voice matters! Join WomenNC and You Can Vote tomorrow Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 12:30 pm on Facebook Live for a nonpartisan Lunch and Learn event. Kate Fellam, You Can Vote's Executive Director, will help you make your voice heard in this election, to empower all NC citizens to successfully cast their ballot! Join us! …

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Event Alert! EQF Virtual Soirée to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Join 2015 WomenNC scholar, Alex Polk, and the Equanimity Foundation in a virtual celebration of Hispanic Heritage month! The event which will be held on October 14th at 7pm and will feature keynote speakers from the U.S. Department of State and various musical and dance performances as entertainment. Go to Eventbrite for more information and to register. …

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Oh the Places You’ll Go! An Occasional Series on Our Recent Scholars

This month we celebrate Jackie Lanning! As a scholar this past year Jackie's original research project focused on the negative effects of exposure to environmental toxins on maternal and child health in Durham. She worked under the mentorship of Brittni Howard from RTI’s Global Gender Center, herself a young researcher and public health analyst. About her experience in the program, Jackie noted, “What amazed me the most throughout the WomenNC Scholars program was the overwhelming …

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In Memoriam

We did not know Ruth Bader Ginsberg, but mourn her loss. We are grateful to those who knew her personally and can speak to her prolific work advocating for gender equality. Have you seen these remembrances of this icon? NYT reporter Linda Greenhouse's reflection on her relationship with RBG. (paywall) A podcast detailing RBG's strategy to legitimize the fight against sex-based discrimination. The ACLU's tribute to RBG's legacy. …

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