Biden meets with civil rights leaders to discuss prioritizing racial equity
The meeting occurred as some Black leaders have raised concerns about the number of Black nominees — including Black women — in key positions.
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Valerie Jarrett says Biden’s incoming administration reflects ‘the rich diversity of our country’
The former advisor to President Barack Obama talked to The 19th about political polarization, and the opportunities — and challenges — for women in leadership.
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Bennett College, an HBCU for women, ends a long fight for its financial future
One of only two HBCUs for women in the nation, Bennett found a new, permanent accreditor, allowing it to remain eligible for federal grants and programs.
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Crystal Mason appeals five-year sentence for illegally casting a ballot Texas never counted
Mason says she didn’t know that she was ineligible to vote while on supervised release for a felony. This oversight could land her back behind bars.
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Nasdaq wants to require companies to have women, minority and LGBTQ+ board members
In a proposal submitted to the SEC, Nasdaq wants boards to have at least two diverse members.
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Cecile Richards turns Supermajority over to new leadership
Starting in 2021, Amanda Brown Lierman will be the progressive organization’s new executive director.
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‘We’ve worked for it’: Barbara Lee on the future of Black women in leadership
California Rep. Barbara Lee talks about Kamala Harris’ Senate seat and House leadership in 2021.
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Black women tripled their representation in Washington statehouse
A new political action committee was formed to support Black women candidates this year. Its organizers hope the wins show the potential to increase representation in statehouses.
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Kamala Harris will be the first HBCU grad in the White House
HBCU students and alumni hope Harris raises the national profile and increases funding for their institutions.
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Kamala Harris, America’s first female vice president-elect, makes history
The narrow victory of the Biden-Harris ticket delivers an unprecedented moment.