Women of Color and the Nonprofit Sector
The reason many women are working at nonprofit organizations is because it is a unique experience. According to Nonprofit quarterly,...
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GIVING WOMEN OF COLOR RACIAL EQUITY TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR EVERYONE.
Racial Equity What is racial equity? Racial Equity is a situation in which people of all races and ethnicities are treated in an equal...
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- Jul 1
A WOMAN'S BODY IS A WOMAN'S CHOICE
With the overturn of Roe vs Wade the last week of June, it brought upon changes involving the women living in America and their health....
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- Jun 1
WE NEED GUN CONTROL LAWS.
Two weeks after a racist attack at a Buffalo grocery store that left 10 dead, the United States is now facing another mass shooting....
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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,...
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- Feb 1
First Successful Training of 2022 with Guest Facilitator Lula Dualeh
Last Thursday, January 27, Ayada Leads held its first training of the year: “The Art of Political Storytelling in the Digital Age” with...
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- Jan 1
Six Ways to Stay Safe from Omicron in 2022
As we near two full years of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s obvious that our communities are exhausted. But we must remain cautious,...
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- Dec 1, 2021
Future Leaders in the Making Fundraiser Underway
One of the key initiatives here at Ayada Leads is Future Leaders in the Making, our mentorship program for growing women. Our Fall 2021...
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- Nov 1, 2021
Redistricting: Understanding the Basics
Redistricting is the process of drawing new political districts–from the U.S. Congress to state legislatures, county commissioner...
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Ayada Leads
- Oct 1, 2021
Ranked Choice Voting: What You Need to Know
Ranked choice voting, also known as instant-runoff voting, is an electoral process that allows voters more choice: not only do voters...
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- Sep 1, 2021
#StopLine3 Urges Us to Protect Home While We Can
On August 9, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its clearest warning yet: climate change is...
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Ayada Leads
- Aug 1, 2021
New 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...
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Ayada Leads
- Jul 1, 2021
Juneteenth Isn't Enough
June 19, or Juneteenth, officially became a federal holiday on Thursday, June 17, 2021, as President Joe Biden signed into law the...
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Ayada Leads
- Jun 5, 2021
Resistance in Palestine and Israel Remind Us Our Liberation is Interconnected
May 2021 had the worst hostilities that the region containing Israel and Palestine had seen in years. Lasting 11 days, airstrikes killed...
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Ayada Leads
- May 3, 2021
Rep. Ilhan Omar Leads the Way in Policing Reform
In the past two weeks, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s congressional district has seen both the conviction of the former police officer who murdered...
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- Apr 1, 2021
Why Women Make Great Leaders
Historically, women have oftentimes been characterized as not being “built” or having the qualities necessary to be successful in...
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- Mar 15, 2021
How We Help Women Get More Involved In Politics
Historically, and even in the present day, women have been and are largely excluded from politics and civic participation. This has led...
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- Mar 1, 2021
Who’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,...
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- Feb 15, 2021
Black Women In U.S. History Who Paved The Way For Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris becoming the first woman and black and Asian-American vice president of the United States has certainly been a historical...
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- Feb 1, 2021
How Women of Color Helped To Transform Politics In Georgia
Georgia has long demonstrated itself to be a deep red state for many years and in many elections. However, during the recent 2020 general...
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