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"The beginning of the 21st century brought forth a number of social media platforms that have allowed activists to increase their audience exponentially and with relative ease. Under hashtags such as #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo to the Arab Spring and the Occupy movements, digital social activision mobilized people and movements like almost never before. In #HashtagActivism: Networked Counterpublics in the Digital Age the authors examine how and why Twitter hashtags have become an important platform for historically disenfranchised populations to advance counter narratives and advocate for social change. We contend that members of these marginalized groups, in the tradition of counterpublics, are using Twitter hashtags to build diverse networks of dissent and shape the cultural and political knowledge fundamental to contemporary identity-based social movements. Given shifting understandings and ongoing conversations about the role of social media in 21st century democracy, and considering recent high-profile public debates about racial violence, feminist inclusivity, and sexual identity, #Hashtag Activism will provide readers with a model of how to study political identity and meaning-making processes within digital spaces while highlighting compelling cases of counterpublic activism and dissent"--

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‎News · 2022

Conversations about where we’re at and how we move forward.

Welfare advocate Jack Frech has taken reporters on "poverty tours" of Athens County, Ohio, for years. But has media attention made any difference in the lives of the Appalachian poor? 

2018 is the 50th anniversary of civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael's election as chair of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and his founding of the Black Power movement. In this program from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, panelists talked about how education and poverty affect black Americans in modern society. Speakers included Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka and [New York Times] Magazine contributor Nikole Hannah-Jones.

Health care workers provide facts and dispel misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines.

As part of the "National Media Forum on Poverty, Inequality and Race: 40 Years after the Kerner Commission," journalists and others talked about topics such as lack of media coverage of race and class; coverage of poverty, inequality, and race by reporters with no real-life experience of these; urban violence; diversity in media news rooms; and coverage of the Hurricane Katrina aftermath. After their presentations the participants questioned each other and responded to audience members' questions. The Milton Eisenhower Foundation is the private sector continuation of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (the Kerner Riot Commission) and the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence (the National Violence Commission).

Civil rights leaders talked about race and poverty in the United States. They focused many of their remarks on Dr. Martin Luther King's beliefs and teaching regarding poverty. Other topics included economic literacy, perceptions of the poor, and unemployment. The panel discussion was part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) 55th annual convention.

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Coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, has traveled across the world, and its numbers—of new infections and deaths—are quite distressing.

The Brookings Institution reports that the difference in life expectancy between the rich and the poor and between whites and minorities has more than doubled since the 1920s.  In Georgia, access to quality healthcare may come down to how much you earn, the color of your skin, and where you live. Jemea Dorsey, CEO of the Center for Black Women's Wellness joins "Issue @ Hand" to discuss how her organization is working to overcome healthcare disparities. *****Purchase this program and many others here: https://www.aibtv.com/shopaib/ ********* ****** Be sure to follow AIB on social media! ******* FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/watchaibtv/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/watchaibtv/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/watchaibtv

Native communities have been hit hard by COVID-19 -- and fear for their survival

Ibram X. Kendi says early media coverage of COVID-19 as "the great equalizer" missed the racial impact of the disease. But it soon became clear "that it was Latino Americans and African Americans and Native Americans in particular who were disproportionately being infected and dying." The award-winning author and founding director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University joins us to discuss why he started the COVID Racial Data Tracker. #DemocracyNow Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on nearly 1,400 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream 8-9AM ET: https://democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today: https://democracynow.org/donate FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE: YouTube: http://youtube.com/democracynow Facebook: http://facebook.com/democracynow Twitter: https://twitter.com/democracynow Instagram: http://instagram.com/democracynow SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/democracynow iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/democracy-now!-audio/id73802554 Daily Email Digest: https://democracynow.org/subscribe

New America CA is committed to ensuring that the perspectives of Latinx communities are heard and incorporated as California develops innovative solutions to pressing public problems. As we grapple with the enormous repercussions of the global pandemic, we are dedicated to shining a light on the impacts on all Californians. While it is true that the COVID-19 outbreak impacts all Americans, it has, quite simply, impacted the Latinx community disproportionately. The coronavirus has highlighted disparities in the workplace and in society, which have long gone unaddressed. The more we understand these challenges as we rebuild from this crisis, the greater the likelihood that we will emerge as a more inclusive and just place. Join New America CA on Tuesday, July 7th at 2:30 PM PDT for Latinx Economic Resilience in the Time of COVID. This live streamed conversation will feature local and national experts who will provide insights and resources, as well as move attendees toward action-oriented solutions. The conversation will focus on understanding the challenges facing Latinx workers and families, especially those experiencing increased economic precarity during the COVID-19 crisis. We'll focus on solutions, exploring ways to meet families' immediate income needs, as well as their employment needs via access to more recession-resilient jobs and skills in the future. Economic equity leaders will share the needs they are seeing, along with resources and ideas that can help Latinx communities thrive during and after the pandemic. GUESTS: Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, @JMGarcel Chief Executive Officer, Latino Community Foundation Irma Olguin Jr., @irms CEO & Co-founder, Bitwise Industries José A. Quiñonez, @MAFCEO CEO, Mission Asset Fund MacArthur "Genius" Fellow Amanda Renteria, @AmandaRenteria Chief Executive Officer, Code for America MODERATORS: Lili Gangas, @LilsG31 Chief Technology Community Officer, Kapor Center Cecilia Muñoz, @cecmunoz Vice President, Local Initiatives, New America Former Director - Domestic Policy Council, Obama White House Made possible by the generosity of the Kapor Center. ==================================== We are dedicated to renewing the promise of America by continuing the quest to realize our nation's highest ideals, honestly confronting the challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the opportunities those changes create. Subscribe to our channel for new videos on a wide range of policy issues: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=newamericafoundation Subscribe to The New America Weekly and other newsletters: http://www.newamerica.org/subscribe/# Visit newamerica.org

What is intersectionality? The term intersectionality was coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in her 1989 essay “Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex”. Intersectionality is defined as the way different forms of discrimination overlap, combine, and intersect, especially as it applies to marginalized groups. It generally refers to sexism, racism, and classism, but the meaning has evolved since it was introduced, encompassing sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, and even region (Western vs. non-Western, for example). As this topic continues to gain momentum, it’s imperative that libraries provide the necessary resources to empower researchers, professors and students to fully explore this timely topic and analyze the myriad of viewpoints and angles that are having a significant impact on our society today. We hope you will join us for this Choice webinar as we grapple with the topic from the researcher and instructor perspective and understand the indispensable role the library has to play. Event page: https://www.choice360.org/webinars/exploring-intersectionality-and-lgbtq-issues-with-primary-sources-and-ebooks/

ColorLines' Jamilah King interviews the Freedom Center for Social Justice's Bishop Tonyia Rawls. Full article: https://www.colorlines.com/articles/lgbt-rights-and-communities-color-south-video ColorLines is a daily news site where race matters, featuring award-winning in-depth reporting, news analysis, opinion, and curation. ColorLines is published by Race Forward, a national organization that advances racial justice through research, media, and practice. https://twitter.com/colorlines https://facebook.com/colorlines http://colorlines.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Founded in 1981, Race Forward brings systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. Founded in 2002, CSI catalyzes community, government, and other institutions to dismantle structural racial inequity and create equitable outcomes for all. The new Race Forward is home to the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), a national network of government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. Race Forward publishes the daily news site Colorlines and presents Facing Race, the country’s largest multiracial conference on racial justice. https://raceforward.org https://twitter.com/RaceForward https://facebook.com/RaceForward

LIVE NOW: Join us for our LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter town hall with Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David, Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith, Civil Rights Attorney Michele K. Rayner-Goolsby, Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins for Ward 8, and The National Center for Lesbian Rights Executive Director Imani Rupert-Gordon.

AFI DOCS 2016 Filmmaker Forum: "What's Gender (Race, Ethnicity, Class) Got to Do with It?" The visibility of women filmmakers in recent years has reached unprecedented levels. A steady stream of articles in the New York Times, Hollywood Reporter, Variety, IndieWire and others have detailed the struggles women face behind the camera. Multiple research centers across the country confirm that women continue to face barriers in employment and funding opportunities. This fight to raise awareness around gender discrimination in the industry has culminated in the federal government launching investigations into Hollywood's hiring practices. But is the revolution reaching every woman in equal measure? Is filmmaking possible for the working class or working mother? Are the experiences of women of color meaningfully included in this debate? Is producing a "woman's film" a barrier to financing and distribution? Emerging and established filmmakers share their perspectives on what it takes to sustain a career on this panel moderated by Women Make Movies founder, Debra Zimmerman. Moderator Debra Zimmerman (Executive Director, Women Make Movies) Panelists Tracy Droz Tragos (ABORTION: STORIES WOMEN TELL, RICH HILL) Steph Ching (AFTER SPRING) Ellen Martinez (AFTER SPRING) Farihah Zaman (Field of Vision, Brown Girls Doc Mafia) Sponsored by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation in partnership with the National Education Association and the American Counseling Association present Time To THRIVE, the annual national conference to promote safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ youth...everywhere! We are making progress on the road to legal equality, yet young LGBTQ people in America still face dramatically heightened rates of discrimination in school, at home and within their community. The impact of family rejection, bullying and the messages they hear about being LGBTQ weigh heavily on our youth. By engaging a broad audience of youth-serving professionals, including K-12 educators, mental health providers, pediatricians, religious leaders, recreational athletic coaches and youth development staff (Boys and Girls Club, YMCAs, scout leaders, etc.), we can create spaces in which LGBTQ youth are affirmed, supported and have the ability to thrive. The HRC Foundation creates impact through 11 programs and initiatives, working with individuals and organizations to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people. The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community. Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humanrightscampaign Twitter: https://twitter.com/hrc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanrightscampaign TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humanrightscampaign Visit our website: https://www.hrc.org #HRC #HRCFoundation #TimeToThrive

Intersectionality is a concept often used in critical theories to describe the ways in which oppressive institutions (racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, xenophobia, classism, etc.) are interconnected and cannot be examined separately from one another. Intersectionality considers different systems of oppression, and specifically how they overlap and are compounded. This episode will examine intersectionality in the LGBT movement and how even within minority groups, there exists a hierarchy of privilege (Gender, gender expression, class etc.) In this episode, Arit Okpo sits down with Buky Williams, Executive Director of Education as a Vaccine (EVA).

Women's and Gender studies major Sara Hayet ’18 interviews Kimberlé Crenshaw about "Intersectional Feminism." Crenshaw served as the keynote speaker on Sept. 17, 2015, for the 30th anniversary of Women’s and Gender Studies at Lafayette.

Now more than ever, it's important to look boldly at the reality of race and gender bias -- and understand how the two can combine to create even more harm. Kimberlé Crenshaw uses the term "intersectionality" to describe this phenomenon; as she says, if you're standing in the path of multiple forms of exclusion, you're likely to get hit by both. In this moving talk, she calls on us to bear witness to this reality and speak up for victims of prejudice.

"It is always awkward when someone asks me informally what I’m working on and I answer that I’m trying to figure out what gender is. For outside a rather narrow segment of the academic world, the term ‘gender’ has come to function as the polite way to talk about the sexes. And one thing people feel pretty confident about is their knowledge of the difference between males and females. Males are those human beings with a range of familiar primary and secondary sex characteristics, most important being the penis; females are those with a different set, most important being the vagina or, perhaps, the uterus. Enough said. Against this background, it isn’t clear what could be the point of an inquiry, especially a philosophical inquiry, into “what gender is”."

NEW YORK — December 3, 2012 — Racial and gender stereotypes have profound consequences in almost every sector of public life, from job interviews and housing to police stops and prison terms. However, only a few studies have examined whether these different categories overlap in their stereotypes. A new study on the connections between race and gender — a phenomenon called gendered race — reveals unexpected ways in which stereotypes affect our personal and professional decisions.

Seattle’s square-mile neighborhood of South Park has turned its early pandemic community supports into a sustainable system tackling food insecurity.

Author(s): Pho, Annie; Chou, Rose L.

Seventy percent of female minority lawyers report leaving or considering leaving the legal profession, according to an ABA report on the challenges that they face.