For some, deploying pads and tampons is as natural as the menstruation that postulates them. Yet long before COVID-19 and the subsequent economic blow that rattled the world, period poverty had been a glaring issue for millions who menstruate. According Read More
Category: Activism
You’ve Posted on Social Media. Here’s What to Do Next!
If you’ve been on Instagram in the past two weeks, you may have noticed a lot of women posting black and white selfies with the hashtag #ChallengeAccepted and captioned with “empower women”. Maybe you posted one yourself! There was a Read More
5 Ways to Support Black Folks Right Now
Currently protests are raging across the country calling for justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and dozens of other Black folks who have been killed as a result of systemic racism. As our social media feeds and email inboxes flood Read More
How COVID-19 Has Disproportionately Impacted Working Mothers
You don’t need a writer to tell you that these are challenging times. If you’re one of the many working mothers out there, you already know that you’re pulling double, sometimes triple, duty. Various factors combine to explain why the Read More
5 Ways to Give Back While Social Distancing
Did you know that this week is National Volunteer Week? It’s true! And while volunteering might look a little different this year, there are still lots of ways you can give back. LiveYourDream.org and Soroptimist are powered by our volunteers. Read More
5 Best Movements for the Prevention of Sexual Assault in 2019 and Where We’re Heading in 2020
April is sexual assault awareness month. Every 73 seconds, an American experiences some form of sexual assault. This equates to about 433,648 victims each year. While sexual violence has seen a major decrease in the past 30 years, it obviously remains Read More
Women’s History Month: Maya Angelou
Women’s History Month Women have made their mark on history in ways that surpass the test of time. They have given birth to generations, saved countries, and brought entire nations to their knees. The entire month of March is dedicated Read More
Women’s History Month: Minds, Bodies, Hearts
March is Women’s History Month, which is a month dedicated to celebrating the legacy and accomplishments of women! At Live Your Dream our goal is to promote these achievements whenever and wherever we can. We believe in supporting and empowering Read More
15 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month 2020
Every year the U.S. recognizes March as Women’s History Month, and here at LiveYourDream.org we’re already making plans to celebrate. Wondering how you can celebrate Women’s History Month 2020? We’ve got you covered with 15 excellent ideas. 1. Explore the Read More
5 Words and Phrases to Stop Using if You Want to Empower Women and Girls
Do you want to empower the women and girls you know? If you do, the language you use matters. Subtle sexism lurks in many commonly used words and phrases. Choosing empowering language is so important. If we want to help Read More