All in This Together: Feminists Need to Support, Speak Up and Act Now
Roxane Gay is not a bad feminist. And is there really such a thing? The acclaimed author, editor, columnist, and editor of the new anthology The Portable Feminist Readersays good or bad, there is no one kind of feminism throughout history, including today.
What is true about feminism today is that those pushing the current political agenda “know what feminism is because they are trying to undo its power.
Feminism is everything they do not represent.” She added, “That is why they want to erase words like feminism.”
The first time I truly understood the power of subtle biases was before a major presentation to a group of C-level executives.
As I walked in, one of them greeted me with, "Ah, it's always a pleasure to have the beautiful Janie here to present her recommendations!" Before I could react, my then-boss immediately interjected: "Her name is not ‘the beautiful Janie’—it’s Janie."
While the world is spinning, it's helpful to see a story of courage and persistence. Take The Lead is hosting a free pre-release screening of the film “Lilly” about Lilly Ledbetter and the fight for equal pay. The film will hit theaters May 9, starring Patricia Clarkson.
The event will feature a panel after the screening that includes Jyoti Sarda, one of the film’s producers, and experts in financial literacy and wealth building. April is financial literacy month, plus we thought tax day would be appropriate for this event 😍
Place: Scottsdale Public Library, Civic Center Branch, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale 85251 Date: April 15 Time: 1pm - 4pm
Sponsorships are available to help defray the costs. Contact us here to discuss. Thank you in advance.
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