When I joined my school’s student advocacy committee, I saw firsthand how education can be a barrier breaker. I was assigned to collect data from our student success center, CORE, or Coming Over Recidivism through Education. I learned of some Read More
Tag: women's empowerment
7 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month
March 8 is International Women’s Day and March is Women’s History Month—which means lots of opportunities to celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. Wondering how you can celebrate this month? We’ve got you covered with 7 excellent ideas. Read More
Your Community Needs You: It’s Time for More Women in Office
Women are an important part of our community. After all, we do make up 50% of the population, but yet only hold a third of offices. If women want political leaders to care about what’s important to them, then we Read More
Unleashing the Power of Education to Empower Women and Girls
Education is the most powerful tool in this world when it comes to empowering women and girls. Education transcends textbooks and classrooms; it’s about tearing down walls, building independence, and igniting the spark of self-confidence. The Transformative Power of Education Read More
Sustainable Development Through Women’s Empowerment
As a passionate advocate for gender equality, I firmly believe that empowering women is a moral imperative for sustainable development. Unlocking women’s potential to drive meaningful change will help create a better future for all. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Read More
Empowerment Isn’t a Privilege—It’s a Right: How We Can Lift Women and Girls Together
As a Black woman in the professional financial field, I’ve often found myself as the only one who looks like me in the room. Breaking barriers for myself hasn’t always been easy, but I’ve learned that empowerment isn’t just about Read More
Strong, Smart, and Seen: Changing the Narrative for Women in Media
When I think about the movies, TV shows, and advertisements I grew up with, one thing stands out: the women I saw on screen didn’t always look or feel real. They were either damsels in distress, glamorous sidekicks, or the Read More