Coalition for Pay Equity Scorecard Major Local Employers Ranked on Gender Pay Equity Full-time working women earn 83 cents for every dollar paid to a man. If part-time workers are included, the ratio drops to 73 cents. The gap widens for Blacks, Native Americans, Latinas, and other women of color. Black, Native American and Latina women earn …
BY GINA NAVARRETE, Opinion Contributor, Charlotte Observer Equal Pay Day is March 24 this year. This date changes year by year because it represents how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. The Census Bureau reports that last year women in this country earned 81 cents …
Update on 2021 Women’s March The Charlotte Women’s Movement strongly believes that doing what is best for our community means prioritizing health and safety. With COVID-19 infections continuing to rise and the reduced capacity at hospitals, we feel it would be irresponsible to hold a march at this moment. What began four years ago and …
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, watch Kamala Harris make history! Join us at 11 a.m. for an online inauguration watch party Since we can’t gather in-person this year, we’ll gather virtually to support and cheer on Kamala for becoming the first woman Vice President of the United States of America! Come to the Charlotte Women’s …
Getting Elected: Laura Meier’s Transformational Journey to County Commissioner Charlotte Women’s Movement is grateful for the leadership and dedication of Laura Meier as Co-President from 2018-2020. Her work and energy on a wide variety of community issues shows she is well prepared to provide leadership in her new position as a Mecklenburg County Commissioner representing …
You did your civic duty and voted early, or will be voting Tuesday Nov 3, but our work, even then, is not yet done. Regardless of your political affiliation it’s important that we let the entire democratic process play out in a calm and professional manner. The Carter Center in partnership with MeckMIN (Charlotte’s Interfaith …
THE ERA: There are incredible equality advocates in each state working to educate voters of our need to fix the equality gap in our Constitution. Come out and join us, celebrate voting for women and candidates who support passing the ERA in NC. #USEYOURVOICE and sign the RVG to let your legislators know that you support …
Charlotte March to the Polls Marching together seemed so right as we’ve all worked together over these past four years to #useyourvoice and to #takeaction. Thank you to all the individuals and the coalition of amazing advocacy groups who supported our March to the Polls including: Charlotte Women’s Movement Charlotte Area Liberal Moms CHARLOTTE PRIDE …
Rally on Oct. 17 to Honor the Legacy and Work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and to Get Out The Vote On Saturday, Oct, 17, women’s groups across the country will march to send “an unmistakable message” opposing the Administration’s pre-election attempt to fill the seat of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), leading feminist activist …
She Votes Now #SheVotesNow is a project created by three amazing young women, Lanvy Phan, Jacqueline Dinh and Jordan Henderson. We present the full project here (to be updated as each weekly installment is published), so you can read more thoroughly about some amazing Black women who worked tirelessly throughout their lives, and against long …
Join Us in Paying Tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg It is a somber day for our country. Like many of you, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a true American icon: a role model and lasting source of inspiration for women and young people. A woman who …
Virtual Non-Partisan Political Forum Meet the candiates and ask questions Saturday, October 3 2PM – 5PM • Governor • NC Council of State • Judges • County Commissioners To see the YouTube Video of this Panel click below Click here Saturday, October 10 2PM – 5PM • US House and Senate • 9th & 12th …
Meet the #SheVotesNow CWM Women Suffragist Team. Several months ago, in the midst of the chaotic Covid summer of 2020, three motivated and inspiring young women contacted CWM with an idea to feature through social media (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) the untold story of the Black women who supported and worked for women’s suffrage, whose work …
by Kathleen Mundle How do you plan to cast your vote in the upcoming federal, state, and local elections… Mail? Email? Fax? In person? The procedures and options for in-person and absentee voting in Mecklenburg County were outlined August 30 by Rep. Beverly Earle, one of five members of the county’s Board of Elections, and …
Thursday September 3 • 6:00 pm Click here to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Concerned about the health of your family, friends and community? Overwhelmed trying to balance work, marriage, parenting and home schooling? Are your children adjusting to online …
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Siobhan Kenney is a trail runner living in Truckee, CA. Inspired by the nation-wide Black Lives Matter protests that erupted in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, she decided to use her passion for running to raise money for racial justice initiatives with a #RunForJustice. During the entire month of June, she matched her daily …