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Black Women Won This Election

Black Women Won This Election Source: CNBC One of the most anticipated elections of the twenty-first century has concluded with the momentous election of the first Black and South Asian woman as Vice President. For that, we  have Black women to thank. “Black women have long been the strength of the Democratic party,” says Waikinya […]

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Beijing + 25: Commemorating its Legacy, Analyzing its Impact, and Preparing for the Future of Women’s Equality

By Frances Breidenstein Twenty-five years ago, thousands of civil actors, non-governmental organizations, and governmental representatives gathered in Beijing, China, to participate in the Fourth World Conference on Women. At the conference, 189 governments recognized the Beijing Platform for Action, one of the most comprehensive blueprints for gender equality that outlined 12 critical areas of concern, […]

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Latino Contributions in the United States through Policy and Legislation

By Jade Vasquez and Algene Sajery Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, an official celebration of the contributions Hispanic and Latino Americans have made throughout United States history. Beginning in 1968, the United States government has paid tribute to countless Latinos whose voices and cultures have positively influenced this nation. However, as Latinos […]

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Catalyst Celebrates Women of Color in National Security on Women’s Equality Day

Celebrating Women of Color Leaders in U.S. Foreign Policy on the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment by Algene Sajery  This week women across the United States commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. In 1971, the United States […]