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Catalyst CEO participates in Black Policy Lab Panel on Sustainability

In October 2020, Catalyst CEO Algene Sajery participated in the 3rd Annual Black Policy Lab Conference. Algene was joined by fellow black women social impact influencers who are leading the  charge to change the power paradigm on sustainability in black, brown, and indigenous communities. Algene discussed her work in support of indigenous leaders across the […]

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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 […]