National Leaders Green Light Women of Color Executive Leader Accelerator and Alliance As a follow-on to the Leaky Pipes: Influencer Solutions Forum that took place in Crystal City, Virginia on October 16, 2019, the Civic Engagement Leadership Institute for Everyone (CELIE) announced the development of a new program to promote the advancement of…(Read More)
Kaiser Poll: Women, the 2018 Midterm Elections and Beyond By Anita Estell A report published by the Kaiser Family Foundation notes women will be key drivers of midterm election outcomes. The report, How Women Voters Could Influence 2018 the Elections and Beyond, concludes “Four in 10 women voters ages 18-44 are ‘more enthusiastic’ to…(Read More)
Time to Learn How to Team with Michelle Obama to Support ‘When We All Vote’ By Vanessa Williams Former First Lady Michelle Obama Video Message for WOC Midterm elections are less than two months away and it is time to get people inspired to vote! This election season, women of color are showing that…(Read More)
By DeKiah N Baxter Dear America, The images of women of color (WOC) over time have changed dramatically. But our presence in media has a long way to go. We have moved from women not being acknowledged at all, to being used as sex symbols for years, to finally getting representation, but only if they…(Read More)
A Conversation with Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President of Morehouse School of Medicine By: Char’Nese Turner As we approach the close of the college commencement season, XXTRA Special and Free had the pleasure of chatting with Morehouse School of Medicine President, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice. She shared with us her mission as the first…(Read More)
