Ayada LeadsMay 4 WOMEN, PARENTHOOD, AND POLITICAL PARTIES The inclusion of women in politics results in improved democratic outcomes and contributes to a better quality of life for communities,...
Ayada LeadsFeb 1First Successful Training of 2022 with Guest Facilitator Lula DualehLast Thursday, January 27, Ayada Leads held its first training of the year: “The Art of Political Storytelling in the Digital Age” with...
Ayada LeadsJan 2Six Ways to Stay Safe from Omicron in 2022As we near two full years of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s obvious that our communities are exhausted. But we must remain cautious,...
Ayada LeadsDec 2, 2021Future Leaders in the Making Fundraiser UnderwayOne of the key initiatives here at Ayada Leads is Future Leaders in the Making, our mentorship program for growing women. Our Fall 2021...
Ayada LeadsNov 1, 2021Redistricting: Understanding the BasicsRedistricting is the process of drawing new political districts–from the U.S. Congress to state legislatures, county commissioner...
Ayada LeadsOct 1, 2021Ranked Choice Voting: What You Need to KnowRanked choice voting, also known as instant-runoff voting, is an electoral process that allows voters more choice: not only do voters...
Ayada LeadsSep 1, 2021#StopLine3 Urges Us to Protect Home While We CanOn August 9, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its clearest warning yet: climate change is...
Ayada LeadsAug 2, 2021New Study Published Centering Diaspora Voices While many articles cite the rising crime in Minnesota in particular and the nation at-large, little attention is paid to the victims of...
Ayada LeadsJul 1, 2021Juneteenth Isn't EnoughJune 19, or Juneteenth, officially became a federal holiday on Thursday, June 17, 2021, as President Joe Biden signed into law the...
Ayada LeadsJun 5, 2021Resistance in Palestine and Israel Remind Us Our Liberation is InterconnectedMay 2021 had the worst hostilities that the region containing Israel and Palestine had seen in years. Lasting 11 days, airstrikes killed...
Ayada LeadsMay 3, 2021Rep. Ilhan Omar Leads the Way in Policing ReformIn the past two weeks, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s congressional district has seen both the conviction of the former police officer who murdered...
Ayada LeadsApr 1, 2021Why Women Make Great LeadersHistorically, women have oftentimes been characterized as not being “built” or having the qualities necessary to be successful in...
Ayada LeadsMar 15, 2021How We Help Women Get More Involved In PoliticsHistorically, and even in the present day, women have been and are largely excluded from politics and civic participation. This has led...
Ayada LeadsMar 1, 2021Who’s Eligible To Run For Office?Have you been having thoughts about potentially running for office? Wanting to run for office and make a difference in your community,...
Ayada LeadsFeb 15, 2021Black Women In U.S. History Who Paved The Way For Kamala HarrisKamala Harris becoming the first woman and black and Asian-American vice president of the United States has certainly been a historical...
Ayada LeadsFeb 1, 2021How Women of Color Helped To Transform Politics In GeorgiaGeorgia has long demonstrated itself to be a deep red state for many years and in many elections. However, during the recent 2020 general...
Ayada LeadsJan 21, 2021Record Number of Women Nominated To Serve In Biden’s CabinetThis year’s inauguration was certainly a historic one as President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office. Not only has...
Ayada LeadsDec 30, 2020Why Run For Office?Are you a woman of color who is thinking about running for office? As it is, there is a great need for more women and, specifically,...
Ayada LeadsDec 15, 2020Why More Women Are Needed In PoliticsOver the past few years, we’ve seen a significant trend of more and more women choosing to get involved in politics. Starting with...
Ayada LeadsDec 1, 2020Record Number of Women Elected to the U.S. CongressWhile much of the world’s attention has been on the 2020 U.S. presidential election, this year’s general election has been one of many...