April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We invite you to join us in the first of our two critical conversations about the pandemic's impact on sexual assault rates, the availability of resources in the state, and prevention strategies. WomenNC has partnered with the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA) for this "Lunch & Learn" on Facebook live THIS Thursday (4/8) at 12 pm EST. Guest speakers include: Leah Poole, Rural Sexual Assault Specialist from NCCASA, …
The Inaugural Black Maternal Health Forum – April 10, 2021
Presented by Equity Before Birth, MAAME, Inc. (Mobilizing African American Mothers through Empowerment), Durham Mayor's Council for Women, and Durham County's Women Commission. Virtual Forum | Saturday, April 10 at 1 pm This program will feature a keynote speaker, an engaging panel featuring Black women and their lived experiences, and words from community members who have committed their lives and careers to this important work. Register Now Love Black Women. Protect Black Women. …
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Valiant Women: Leadership Lessons From The Bull City – March 31, 2021
NC Department of Administration's Council for Women & Youth Involvement's panel - Valiant Women: Leadership Lessons From The Bull City YouTube Livestream | Wednesday, March 31 at 12 pm | Register Now! Join the NC DOA's Council for Women & Youth Involvement for a panel discussion to celebrate Women's History Month. Women leaders from Durham will share success stories from the Bull City and ways to implement their learnings in your community. You will leave with resources and an …
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WomenNC’s Kendra Scott Spring Fundraiser
Saturday, March 27th at 1-3 pm in-store and 12 am - 11:59 pm online. Support Women and Girls in NC: Shop! WomenNC is partnering with Kendra Scott of Durham for a spring fundraiser and Kendra Scott is donating a portion of the sales to WomenNC. Consider supporting TWO women-owned companies by gifting beautiful jewelry to friends, family, or yourself this season. Kendra Scott is a leading fashion accessories brand sold at premiere retailers that boasts a thriving web business and has …
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Join Our Scholars at the UN on March 16, 2021
We are so excited to let you know that WomenNC scholars have been invited to present their work and reflect on their feminist leadership journey at the UN's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). We want you to attend our virtual event, "Building Feminist Leaders," that is a part of the NGO Forum. It will take place virtually on Tuesday, March 16 at 10 am. You can join us either through Facebook Live (easy!) OR by Registering and then viewing the session on the …
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Grateful for All You Do: Board Member Spotlight!
Last summer, FaLon Thomas joined the WomenNC Board. As a software engineer and the Founder and CEO of Onyx Ocean Technologies in Greensboro, NC, FaLon brings to the Board her insights about the challenges a male-dominated technology industry can mean for women. She recognizes the need for more women to take their places in this tech realm just as she has. FaLon's range of experiences includes starting her own company to helping businesses create and digitally market themselves, to mentoring and …
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CSW 65: Building Feminist Leaders, WomenNC’s Youth Leadership Training Program – March 16, 2021
Join our live stream for CSW 65, Building Feminist Leaders: WomenNC's Youth Leadership Training Program. Facebook Live | Tuesday, March 16, at 10:00 - 11:30 am Our signature program, 11 years strong, trains the next generation to honor women's human rights. Listen as former scholars speak to the effectiveness of the program and its impact on their futures; hear Beth Dehghan, the inspiration behind the program and WomenNC's founder, explain this "herstory;" and follow as Dr. Wendee …
Events to celebrate and learn about Black History – February 2021
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library’s Parent and Educator Lunch and Learn: “I Can Read Black Stories” | Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register for the free event: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6001b77ee61aab2300c57106 North Carolina Museum of History’s Community Class: “Black Maternal Health and the History of Eugenics in North Carolina” | Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:00 pm. Register for the free event: …
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Send a WomenNC Valentine!
The only sweet talk we want this Valentine's Day: equal pay, affordable childcare, paid leave, equal representation... just to name a few! Want to spread the love this holiday season? Make a donation to WomenNC in honor of someone you love and we'll send them a sweet Valentine like this one below! You can even include a customized note for the recipient. A donation is never too small. Valentines forms close February 13th at 11:55pm. SEND A VALENTINE HERE! Your donation goes to fight …
#WomenInScience Live Zoom Event – February 11, 2021
February 11th was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. WomenNC celebrated the next generation of women scientists with RTI Global Gender Center over a Zoom live event at 12 PM on February 11th. Highlights "February is Black History Month. We would be remiss in not to highlight a lot of the amazing Black scholars, women in science, who have really paved the way for the rest of us." Learn about some of these inspiring Black women scientists here (5:26). Listen to the Youth …
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Virtual screening of Legalize Equality documentary and Q&A panel – January 28, 2021
Virtual screening of Legalize Equality documentary and Q&A panel. Thursday, January 28 | 11:30 AM REGISTER HERE. The Museum of Durham History will be partnering with the ERA – NC Alliance to host a virtual screening of the 30-minute long Legalize Equality documentary, highlighting the history of this struggle for gender equality. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with panel members including the activists, lawyers, scholars, and volunteers. Panel members will be prepared …
Oh the Places You’ll Go! An Occasional Series on Our Recent Scholars
This month we celebrate Isa van der Drift, a 2019-2020 WomenNC Scholar! Last year, WomenNC scholar Isa van der Drift aligned her interests in gender issues and reproductive health with applied research through her project, Barriers to Reproductive Health Education and Economic Empowerment in Durham, North Carolina. Using comparative analysis, Isa researched young women’s access to reproductive health resources in Durham, NC, and then compared it to those of Little Rock, AR and Nashville, TN, …
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